Oldsmobile Toronado 1989

Model Toronado made in 1989 by Oldsmobile got 2 consumer complains as well as 3 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference to service brakes, hydraulic. . There were some recalls concerningfuel system, gasoline and service brakes, air. The car has one 3.8l engine.

Model 1989

Engine [L]CylindersTransmissionDriveEstimate MPG (city/highway/combined)Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined)FuelFuel costClassRelease date
( 3.8L) 6Lockup/automatic, 4 gearsFWD19/28/2221/36/25Regular$ 6485890204

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
06E043000HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL, INC. E (Equipment)8830310/18/2006MFRGENERAL MOTORS CORP.05/19/200605/22/2006
Defect SummaryCertain replacement fuel filters, fram brand name p/n g3727, with date codes x52911 through x60801 sequentially or x600141 and a mexico country or origin marking on the fuel filter housing manufactured from october 18, 2005, through march 21, 2006, sold for use on the vehicles listed above and on certain school buses. (to see the school bus engine sizes, click on document search and then bus applications). the connector on the fuel filter was not manufactured to honeywell's specification. as a result, the o-ring may not seat correctly on the fuel line.
Consequence SummaryThis condition may cause an inadequate seal at the connection, potentially leading to a fuel leak. in the presence of an ignition source, a fire could occur.
Corrective SummaryHoneywell will notify owners and replace the fuel filters free of charge. the recall began on october 18, 2006. owners may contact fram customer service at 1-800-890-2075 (option 1).
NotesThis recall only pertains to aftermarket fram fuel filters and has no relation to any original equipment installed on the vehicles listed.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - ANTILOCK
89V056000GENERAL MOTORS CORP.from 07/01/1988 to 02/01/1989V (Vehicle)1053504/21/1989MFRGENERAL MOTORS CORP.04/05/198904/25/1989
Defect SummaryLeft front brake pipe may contact the cruise control servo bracket.
Consequence SummaryBrake line could wear through causing loss of brakefluid and partial loss of braking capability; this could result in a vehiclecrash.
Corrective SummaryReplace left front brake pipe assembly.
NotesSystem: left front brake pipe/cruise control.vehicle description: passenger cars equipped with 3800 v6 engines andanti-lock brakes.
89V055000GENERAL MOTORS CORP.from 07/01/1988 to 09/01/1988V (Vehicle)63404/21/1989MFRGENERAL MOTORS CORP.04/05/198904/25/1989
Defect SummaryOne or both abs hydraulic unit mounting bolts may not be properly seated and could loosen.
Consequence SummaryThis condition could lead to separation of the abshydraulic unit from the mounting bracket and result in loss of brake functionand a crash without prior warning.
Corrective SummaryReplace both abs hydraulic unit mounting bolts.
NotesSystem: anti-lock brake mounting bolts.vehicle description: passenger cars equipped with anti-lock brakes (abs).

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK
06/09/200006/01/1999
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 Abs braking problems. please describe. tt