Oldsmobile Toronado 1980
Model Toronado made in 1980 by Oldsmobile got 2 consumer complains as well as 2 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference to structure. . There were some recalls concerningengine and engine cooling and equipment.
Model 1980
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL - GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE) | ||||||||||||||||
| 80V130000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 08/01/1979 to 07/01/1980 | V (Vehicle) | 12362 | 10/07/1980 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 10/10/1980 | 11/12/1980 | |||||||
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| Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealer will reroute the egr wiring harness to prevent any contact between the egr switch mounting bracket and the air cleaner assembly. also, the engine wiring harness at the back of the generator will be modified by installing a terminal end connector at no charge to owner. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with diesel engines.system: exhaust/crankcase emission control devices; egr wiring harness.consequences of defect: a wire in the exhaust gas recirculation (egr) wiringharness may become pinched between the air cleaner assembly and the egrmounting bracket. if this occurs, the insulation on the pinched wire can wearthrough, causing a short. the fusible link designed to stop the flow of currentin this situation is bypassed by a wire in the engine wiring harness. as aresult, current will continue to be drawn from the battery through the ignitioncircuit.consequences of defect: this situation could cause overheating of the wiring,resulting in a vehicle fire, personal injury to passengers, and vehicle damage. | |||||||||||||||
| EQUIPMENT - OTHER - LABELS | ||||||||||||||||
| 79V229000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 08/01/1979 to 09/01/1979 | V (Vehicle) | 3170 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 10/16/1979 | 12/13/1979 | 571 | 110 | ||||||
| Defect Summary | The tire placard (label) does not contain the recommended tire size information. therefore, it does not comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 110, tire selection and rims. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealer will install a new label with correct information at no cost to owner. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: equipment; certification labels.consequences of defect: the possibility exists that the owner may selectincorrect replacement tires. this would create an unsafe condition that couldlead to a vehicle accident. | |||||||||||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
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| STRUCTURE - FRAME AND MEMBERS | |||
| 08/01/2002 | |||
| Frame of vehicle is cracked. consumer concerned because of safety hazard.*ak | |||
| 06/01/2002 | |||
| A cracked frame. dealer/manufacturer were not notified at this time.*ak | |||