Oldsmobile Cutlass 1983

Model Cutlass made in 1983 by Oldsmobile got 8 consumer complains there is 1 investigation as well as 2 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to engine and engine cooling, equipment and exterior lighting. The car had one investigation (service brakes, hydraulic). There was one recall concerning service brakes, hydraulic .

Cutlass year 1983

Recalls
Defect investigations
Consumer Complaints

Model 1983

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
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DIFFERENTIAL PROPORTIONAL VALVE
83V105000	GENERAL MOTORS CORP.	from 10/01/1982 to 05/01/1983	V (Vehicle)	352036	10/20/1983	MFR	GENERAL MOTORS CORP.	10/13/1983	10/21/1983
Defect Summary	The brake proportioner valves may break and separate from the master cylinder. this would allow brake fluid to leak and would result in a partial loss of the brake system.
Consequence Summary
Corrective Summary	The dealer will inspect and, if necessary, replace all suspect valves.
Notes	Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: service brakes; brake proportioner valves.consequences of defect: since this is a dual brake system, part of the systemwill still work and allow the vehicle to be stopped, but over a greaterdistance. partial loss of the braking system at a time when minimum stoppingdistance is required could result in a vehicle accident without prior warning.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
83V106000	GENERAL MOTORS CORP.	from 08/01/1982 to 06/01/1983	V (Vehicle)	4667	10/25/1983	MFR	GENERAL MOTORS CORP.	10/13/1983	10/21/1983
Defect Summary	The master cylinder rear brake pipe, which carries brake fluid to the rear brakes, may develop a leak due to extended chafing on the air cleaner resonator bracket.
Consequence Summary
Corrective Summary	If upon inspection the dealer finds that there is inadequate clearance, the pipe will be reformed to obtain the necessary three quarter inch space. only those pipes showing signs of wear will be replaced.
Notes	Vehicle description: passenger vehicles and light trucks equipped with 5.7liter diesel engines.system: service brakes; master cylinder, rear brake pipe.consequences of defect: brake fluid leakage will result in loss of brakingaction at the rear wheels. loss of vehicle control and an accident couldresult, particularly in situations where minimum stopping distance is required.

Investigations

NHTSA ID	Manufacturer	Date open	Date close	Subject
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
DP87021	GENERAL MOTORS CORP.	07/01/1987	07/17/1987	CUTLASS SUPREME BRAKE LOCKUP
	Cutlass supreme brake lockup

Consumer Complaints

Fail date	miles	occurences	Purchase date
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE
06/08/1996		1	05/30/1996
	Vehicle overheated, causing engine to smoke/injury.
07/29/1995		9
	Engine fire (ohio state police report). *ak
EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - AIR CONDITIONER
06/01/1996		1	05/30/1996
	Air conditioner motor caught fire.
06/05/1996		1	05/30/1996
	Fan clutch failed.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
06/05/1996		1	05/30/1996
	All lights replaced due to failure.
OTHER
			11/01/1998
	No summary
SEATS - FRONT ASSEMBLY - RECLINER
06/23/1996		1
	Driver's side seatback bent forward/left anchorage loop broke. *ak
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
04/05/2002
	While vehicle was in park and without prior warning it suddendly accelerated and hit owner and two prarked cars. dealership was aware of problem.*ak