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OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS RECALLS - (75 Recalls Found)

Since 1969, OLDSMOBILE has issued a total of 380 car recalls worldwide. Of those recalls, 75 have been for the OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS starting in 1978. This accounts for less than 1.0% of the 58048 car recalls issued by the NHTSA since 1966. The CUTLASS accounts for about 19.7% of all the OLDSMOBILE recalls issued since 1969. Compared to other car manufacturers, OLDSMOBILE ranks #34 in overall number of recalls issued by a car maker.

Please keep in mind these numbers are for statistical purposes only & do not necessarily reflect the quality of the OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS or OLDSMOBILE itself. These figures are based only on the number of recalls issued and NOT the total number of vehicles affected by a particular recall.

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1998 Recalls ↓

1998 OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS Recall - VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:LINKAGES

Problem: ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES ORIGINALLY SOLD IN OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE "SALT BELT" STATES: ALASKA, COLORADO, CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, IDAHO, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, IOWA, MAINE, MARYLAND, MASSACHUSETTS, MICHIGAN, MINNESOTA, MONTANA, NEBRASKA, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW JERSEY, NEW YORK, NORTH DAKOTA, OHIO, PENNSYLVANIA, RHODE ISLAND, SOUTH DAKOTA, UTAH, VERMONT, WEST VIRGINIA, WISCONSIN, AND WYOMING. IF A BUILDUP OF SNOW OR ICE RESTRICTS THE MOVEMENT OF THE PASSENGER SIDE WINDSHIELD WIPER ARM, THE PIVOT HOUSING CAN CRACK AND THE WIPERS WILL NOT OPERATE. Recall Details - 3/8/2001

1998 OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS Recall - STEERING:RACK AND PINION

Problem: CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES HAVE LOWER PINION BEARINGS IN THE POWER RACK AND PINION ASSEMBLY IN WHICH THE RETAINER TABS WERE NOT CRIMPED PROPERLY. THESE RETAINERS COULD FAIL AND PERMIT THE BALL BEARINGS TO ESCAPE. Recall Details - 12/11/2003

1997 Recalls ↓

1997 OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS Recall - STEERING:RACK AND PINION

1997 OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS Recall - VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:LINKAGES

1995 Recalls ↓

1995 OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS Recall - SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE

Problem: THE CENTER REAR SEAT BELT ANCHOR PLATE EXHIBITS STRESS CRACKS. Recall Details - 4/18/1997

1995 OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS Recall - SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE

Problem: THE CENTER REAR SEAT BELT ANCHOR PLATE EXHIBITS STRESS CRACKS. Recall Details - 12/1/1998

1995 OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS Recall - VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:SWITCH/WIRING

Problem: SOME OF THESE VEHICLES HAVE A STRAINED OR SEPARATED WASHER/WIPER SWITCH POWER FEED WIRE. Recall Details - 2/11/1997

1994 Recalls ↓

1994 OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS Recall - VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:SWITCH/WIRING

Problem: SOME OF THESE VEHICLES HAVE A STRAINED OR SEPARATED WASHER/WIPER SWITCH POWER FEED WIRE. Recall Details - 2/11/1997

1994 OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS Recall - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

Problem: THE BRAKE LINES CAN CONTACT THE TRANSMISSION MOUNTING BRACKET OF THE FRAME SIDE RAIL. THE LINES CAN WEAR THROUGH RESULTING IN LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID, AND EVENTUAL LOSS OF HALF THE VEHICLE BRAKING SYSTEM. Recall Details - 10/26/1994

1994 OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS Recall - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

Problem: THE REAR WHEEL BRAKE HOSE(S) CAN CONTACT THE REAR SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CAUSING THE BRAKE HOSE(S) TO WEAR THROUGH. Recall Details - 3/22/1995

1994 OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS Recall - VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

Problem: THE CRUISE CONTROL CABLE MAY SEPARATE FROM THE CONDUIT END FITTING WHILE ENGAGED AND ACCELERATOR CONTROL COULD BE LOST. Recall Details - 9/27/1993

1993 Recalls ↓

1993 OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS Recall - SEATS

Problem: THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER FRONT SEAT MANUAL RECLINING MECHANISMS DO NOT COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS 207, "SEATING SYSTEMS." THE SEAT BACK MECHANISMS WILL NOT LATCH UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS. Recall Details - 3/9/1993

1993 OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS Recall - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

Problem: THE BRAKE HOSES WERE MANUFACTURED INCORRECTLY, AND DO NOT COMPLY WITH FMVSS 106, "BRAKE HOSES." Recall Details - 7/21/1993

1993 OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS Recall - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

1993 OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS Recall - SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE

Problem: THESE VEHICLES WERE ASSEMBLED WITH REAR OUTBOARD SAFETY BELT ANCHORAGES THAT MAY NOT WITHSTAND THE REQUIRED LOAD. THIS DOES NOT COMPLY WITH FMVSS NO.210, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY ANCHORAGES." Recall Details - 9/15/1995

1992 Recalls ↓

1992 OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS Recall - SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE

1992 OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS Recall - POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

Problem: THE REVERSE SERVO APPLY PIN MAY BIND IN THE CASE WHICH COULD CAUSE REVERSE BAND DISTRESS (LOSS OR SLIPPING OF REVERSE), REVERSE BAND DRAG IN DRIVE RANGE (POOR PERFORMANCE -- POOR POWER), OR THE TRANSMISSION TO REMAIN IN REVERSE WHILE THE SHIFT INDICATOR SHOWS NEUTRAL GEAR POSITION. Recall Details - 12/6/1991

1992 OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS Recall - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

Problem: THE OPTIONAL REMOTE ENTRY MODULE MAY HAVE A FAULT WHICH CAUSES RANDOM ACTUATION OF INTERIOR LAMPS, DOOR LOCKS, AND/OR TAILGATE RELEASE. THIS ACTUATION MAY OCCUR WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN USE OR UNATTENDED. Recall Details - 5/11/1992

1991 Recalls ↓

1991 OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS Recall - SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER

Problem: THE POWER SEAT OR RECLINER WIRING HARNESS CAN BE PINCHED OR CAN CHAFE ON THE SEAT FRAME OR SPRING SUPPORT ROD, WEARING THROUGH THE WIRE INSULATION AND CAUSING AN ELECTRICAL SHORT. Recall Details - 9/1/1992

1991 OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS Recall - SEAT BELTS

Problem: THE FRONT DOOR SHOULDER BELT GUIDE LOOPS MAY BE CRACKED AND ARE NOT IN COMPLIANCE WITH FMVSS 208. Recall Details - 1/10/1992

1991 OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS Recall - VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS

Problem: MOISTURE CAN ENTER THE EXPRESS-DOWN ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE AND CAUSE A SHORT CIRCUIT THAT CAUSES WINDOW OPERATION WITHOUT OPERATOR CONTROL, AND LEAVES THE WINDOW IN THE DOWN POSITION. Recall Details - 4/1/1992

1991 OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS Recall - SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE

1991 OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS Recall - STRUCTURE

Problem: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES ORIGINALLY SOLD OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE STATES OF CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, IOWA, MAINE, MARYLAND, MASSACHUSETTS, MICHIGAN, MINNESOTA, MISSOURI, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW JERSEY, NEW YORK, OHIO, PENNSYLVANIA, RHODE ISLAND, VERMONT, WEST VIRGINIA, WISCONSIN, AND THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, WHERE ROAD SALT USE IS HEAVY. A CONDITION WHERE ONE OR BOTH FRONT ENGINE CRADLE BOLTS CAN PULL THROUGH THE RETAINERS DUE TO CORROSION OF THE RETAINERS. Recall Details - 7/11/2000

1991 OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS Recall - STRUCTURE

Problem: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES AND MINI VANS ORIGINALLY SOLD OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE FOLLOWING STATES: CONNECTICUT, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, MAINE, MASSACHUSETTS, MICHIGAN, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW JERSEY, NEW YORK, OHIO, PENNSYLVANIA, RHODE ISLAND, VERMONT AND WISCONSIN. THE REAR CRADLE BOLTS PULL THROUGH THE RETAINERS DUE TO CORROSION OF THE RETAINER. IF BOTH BOLTS PULL THROUGH, THE REAR CRADLE WOULD NOT LONGER BE SUPPORTED AT THESE MOUNTING LOCATIONS AND THE STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT CAN SEPARATE FROM THE STEERING GEAR. Recall Details - 4/8/1997

1990 Recalls ↓

1990 OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS Recall - STRUCTURE

1990 OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS Recall - WHEELS

Problem: CRACKS DEVELOP IN THE WHEEL MOUNTING SURFACE. IF THESE CRACKS BECOME SEVERE ENOUGH, THE WHEEL WILL COMPLETELY SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE. Recall Details - 3/28/1995

1990 OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS Recall - WHEELS

Problem: CRACKS DEVELOP IN THE WHEEL MOUNTING SURFACE. IF THESE CRACKS BECOME SEVERE ENOUGH, THE WHEEL WILL COMPLETELY SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE. Recall Details - 6/5/1995

1990 OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS Recall - SEAT BELTS

Problem: FRONT SHOULDER BELT GUIDE LOOP ATTACHMENT FASTENER MAY PULL THROUGH DOOR MOUNTED ANCHOR PLATE. Recall Details - 3/14/1990

1990 OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS Recall - EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH

Problem: BRAKE STOPLAMPS MAY NOT ILLUMINATE OR, IN SOME CASES, STOPLAMPS WILL NOT STAY ILLUMINATED ALL THE TIME WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED DUE TO A FAULTY STOPLAMP SWITCH. ALSO IN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH CRUISE CONTROL, A FAULTY STOPLAMP SWITCH CAN RESULT IN RESUMPTION OF THE CRUISE CONTROL FUNCTION UPON RELEASE OF THE BRAKE PEDAL. Recall Details - 10/16/1990

1990 OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS Recall - SEAT BELTS

Problem: FRONT SHOULDER SAFETY BELT WEBBING MAY SEPARATE AT FRONT BELT UPPER GUIDE LOOPS ON EITHER SIDE OF THE FRONT SEAT. Recall Details - 10/2/1991

1989 Recalls ↓

1989 OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS Recall - EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH

1989 OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS Recall - EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER

Problem: THE ELECTRONIC AIR CONDITIONING CONTROL MAY NOT FUNCTION WHEN STARTING CAR THAT HAS BEEN PARKED FOR A FEW HOURS WITH IGNITION OFF. Recall Details - 7/24/1989

1989 OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS Recall - WHEELS

Problem: CRACKS DEVELOP IN THE WHEEL MOUNTING SURFACE. IF THESE CRACKS BECOME SEVERE ENOUGH, THE WHEEL WILL COMPLETELY SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE. Recall Details - 6/5/1995

1989 OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS Recall - SEAT BELTS

Problem: FRONT SHOULDER BELT GUIDE LOOP ATTACHMENT FASTENER MAY PULL THROUGH DOOR MOUNTED ANCHOR PLATE. Recall Details - 3/14/1990

1989 OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS Recall - WHEELS

Problem: CRACKS DEVELOP IN THE WHEEL MOUNTING SURFACE. IF THESE CRACKS BECOME SEVERE ENOUGH, THE WHEEL WILL COMPLETELY SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE. Recall Details - 3/28/1995

1989 OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS Recall - STRUCTURE

1988 Recalls ↓

1988 OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS Recall - STRUCTURE

1988 OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS Recall - WHEELS

Problem: CRACKS DEVELOP IN THE WHEEL MOUNTING SURFACE. IF THESE CRACKS BECOME SEVERE ENOUGH, THE WHEEL WILL COMPLETELY SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE. Recall Details - 6/5/1995

1988 OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS Recall - SEAT BELTS

Problem: FRONT SHOULDER BELT GUIDE LOOP ATTACHMENT FASTENER MAY PULL THROUGH DOOR MOUNTED ANCHOR PLATE. Recall Details - 3/14/1990

1988 OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS Recall - VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

Problem: A SMALL NYLON BUSHING IN THE CRUISE CONTROL SERVO BAIL MAY SLIP OUT OF PLACE, CAUSING INTERMITTENT AND UNEXPECTED INCREASES IN ENGINE SPEED OR DIESELING (ENGINE RUN ON WITH IGNITION OFF). Recall Details - 6/16/1989

1988 OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS Recall - WHEELS

Problem: CRACKS DEVELOP IN THE WHEEL MOUNTING SURFACE. IF THESE CRACKS BECOME SEVERE ENOUGH, THE WHEEL WILL COMPLETELY SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE. Recall Details - 3/28/1995

1988 OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS Recall - PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:MECHANICAL:LINKAGE AND CABLE

Problem: THE PARKING BRAKE CABLE MAY BE DISCONNECTED FROM THE LEFT REAR BRAKE CALIPER. Recall Details - 11/4/1988

1987 Recalls ↓

1987 OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS Recall - POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT

Problem: MANUAL VALVE LINK IN THE TRANSMISSION MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY FORMED. Recall Details - 10/26/1987

1987 OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS Recall - VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

1986 Recalls ↓

1986 OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS Recall - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING: REAR COMPARTMENT/TRUNK

Problem: AN INCORRECTLY INDEXED WIRING HARNESS MAY CAUSE THE CENTER HIGH MOUNTED STOP LAMP TO REMAIN ILLUMINATED WHEN THE HEADLIGHTS OR PARKING LAMPS ARE ON. FMVSS 108 LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT REQUIRES THAT THIS STOP LAMP BE LIGHTED ONLY WHEN THE BRAKES ARE APPLIED. ALSO, THE OPERA LAMPS MAY COME ON WHEN THE BRAKES ARE APPLIED. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: THE CENTER HIGH MOUNTED STOP LAMP PROVIDES ADDITIONAL WARNING THAT THE VEHICLE IS SLOWING OR STOPPING. IF THIS LAMP MALFUNCTIONS, IT MAY CONTRIBUTE TO A REAR END ACCIDENT. Recall Details - 5/13/1986

1986 OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS Recall - SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE

Problem: LEFT HANDED DRIVER'S SIDE SHOULDER BELT ANCHOR PLATE MAY BE UPSIDE DOWN IN LOCK PILLAR SO THAT THE UNTHREADED SLOT OF THE PLATE ALIGNED WITH THE HOLE IN THE LOCK PILLAR. THIS RESULTED IN THE ANCHOR BOLT BEING DRIVEN INTO THE SLOT INSTEAD OF THE THREADED HOLE OF THE ANCHOR PLATE. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: IN A VEHICLE CRASH, BELT ANCHOR BOLT MAY PULL LOOSE FROM ANCHOR PLATE, THUS FAILING TO COMPLY WITH FMVSS 210, SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY ANCHORAGES, AND INCREASES LIKELIHOOD OF INJURY TO OCCUPANT. Recall Details - 7/14/1986

1986 OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS Recall - VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

1985 Recalls ↓

1985 OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS Recall - VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

1985 OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS Recall - STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY

Problem: THE TIE RODS ARE PART OF THE STEERING LINKAGE AND TRANSMIT TURNING MOVEMENTS TO THE WHEELS. THE BOLTS THAT FASTEN THE TIE RODS TO THEIR ADJUSTERS MAY NOT BE TIGHT ENOUGH. THIS COULD ALLOW THE TIE ROD TO LOOSEN AND DETACH ITSELF FROM THE ADJUSTER. Recall Details - 10/10/1984

1985 OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS Recall - SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR

Problem: THE VEHICLES WERE ASSEMBLED WITH FRONT SEAT BELT RETRACTORS WHICH MAY NOT PERFORM ADEQUATELY DURING A COLLISION. Recall Details - 11/27/1984

1984 Recalls ↓

1984 OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS Recall - SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER

Problem: SOME VEHICLES HAVE BUCKET SEAT BACK LOCKS THAT DO NOT CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD 207, ANCHORAGE OF SEATS. IN EVENT OF A CRASH, THE SEAT BACK LOCK MAY NOT FUNCTION. Recall Details - 2/6/1984

1984 OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS Recall - VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

1983 Recalls ↓

1983 OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS Recall - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DIFFERENTIAL PROPORTIONAL VALVE

Problem: 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. Recall Details - 10/13/1983

1983 OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS Recall - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

Problem: 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. Recall Details - 10/13/1983

1982 Recalls ↓

1982 OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS Recall - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM

Problem: UNDER CERTAIN VEHICLE OPERATING CONDITIONS, THE GOVERNOR WEIGHT RETAINER IN THE INJECTION PUMP MAY FAIL. THE THROTTLE VALVE COULD STICK, PREVENTING RETURN TO IDLE AND SHUT DOWN OF THE ENGINE BY THE DRIVER. Recall Details - 1/3/1982

1982 OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS Recall - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP

Problem: UNDER CERTAAIN CONDITIONS, THE HOSE CLAMPS ON THE FUEL TANK FILLER PIPE AND FUEL TANK FILLER VENT PIPE COULD FRACTURE. THE FRACTURE OF THESE CLAMPS COULD CAUSE FUEL LEAKAGE AT ANY OF THE FOUR PIPE TO HOSE CONNECTIONS. LEAKAGE CAN OCCUR DURING REFUELING, OR WHILE DRIVING, IF THE FUEL TANK IS ABOVE 3/4 FULL. Recall Details - 3/8/1982

1981 Recalls ↓

1981 OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS Recall - SUSPENSION:REAR

Problem: THE BOLTS THAT ATTACH THE LOWER REAR CONTROL ARM TO THE FRAME MAY FRACTURE. THE REAR CONTROL ARM SUPPORTS AND POSITIONS THE REAR AXLE. FRACTURE OF THE BOLTS WOULD ALLOW THE CONTROL ARM TO DROP FREE. Recall Details - 2/25/1981

1981 OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS Recall - WHEELS:HUBCAP/COVER

Problem: "TX" HEAVY DUTY WHEELS MAY HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED WITH LAMINATED STEEL. THE WHEEL DISC MAY FRACTURE AND THE WHEEL AND TIRE COULD PARTIALLY OR COMPLETELY SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE. Recall Details - 3/23/1981

1980 Recalls ↓

1980 OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS Recall - SUSPENSION:REAR

1980 OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS Recall - VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR

Problem: THE ELECTRO-CLEAR REAR WINDOW DEFOGGERS CONTAIN A DEFECT WHICH CAUSES THE GLASS TO SHATTER WITHOUT IMPACT DURING OR SOME TIME AFTER USE OF THE DEFOGGER. VERTICAL ELECTRICAL STRIPS MAY DETERIORATE AND CAUSE HOT SPOTS THAT CAN RESULT IN BREAKAGE OF THE REAR GLASS. Recall Details - 2/11/1981

1980 OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS Recall - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM:WHEEL CYLINDERS

Problem: EXCESSIVE ENLARGEMENT OF THE WHEEL CYLINDER PILOT HOLE IN THE REAR BRAKE BACKING PLATE COULD ALLOW THE WHEEL CYLINDER TO ROTATE AND CAUSE LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: A LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID LEADS TO LOSS OF REAR BRAKE ACTION, CREATING THE POTENTIAL FOR AN ACCIDENT. FRONT BRAKES WOULD REMAIN OPERATIONAL. Recall Details - 4/29/1985

1980 OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS Recall - POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT

Problem: REAR AXLE ASSEMBLY MAY HAVE AXLES THAT WERE IMPROPERLY MANUFACTURED. THIS CONDITION MAY RESULT IN SEPARATION OF THE AXLE SHAFT AND WHEEL ASSEMBLY FROM THE VEHICLE. Recall Details - 11/24/1984

1979 Recalls ↓

1979 OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS Recall - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM:WHEEL CYLINDERS

1979 OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS Recall - POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT

1979 OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS Recall - SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:HEAD RESTRAINT

Problem: THE INVOVLED VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 201, "OCCUPANT PROTECTION IN INTERIOR IMPACTS". INCORRECT HEAD RESTRAINTS MAY HAVE BEEN INSTALLED. Recall Details - 8/28/1979

1979 OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS Recall - VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR

1979 OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS Recall - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER

Problem: AN INCORRECT FLUID WAS USED AS AN ASSEMBLY AID (LUBRICATION) DURING INSTALLATION OF THE PISTON SEAL IN FRONT BRAKE CALIPERS WHICH WERE INSTALLED IN 10.5" X 1" DISC BRAKE ASSEMBLIES USED ON "A" SERIES CARS. THE INCORRECT FLUID ATTACKS THE PISTON SEAL AND CAUSES THEM TO SWELL AND DETERIORATE. Recall Details - 4/17/1979

1979 OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS Recall - EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH

Problem: ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES THE BRAKE STOPLIGHT AND CRUISE CONTROL SWITCH WHICH IS OPERATED BY THE BRAKE PEDAL MAY HAVE BEEN ASSEMBLED WITH AN INCORRECT LUBRICANT ON THE ACTUATING PLUNGER. THIS CAN CAUSE THE REAR BRAKE STOPLIGHTS TO BECOME INOPERATIVE AND THE CRUISE CONTROL, IF ACTIVATED, TO STAY ELECTRICALLY ENGAGED. Recall Details - 6/6/1979

1979 OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS Recall - SUSPENSION:REAR

1978 Recalls ↓

1978 OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS Recall - SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING

Problem: UNDER CERTAIN DRIVING CONDITIONS, THESE VEHICLES CAN EXPERIENCE TEMPERATURES IN THE FRONT WHEEL OUTER BEARING AREA WHICH CAN AFFECT THE WHEEL BEARING GREASE. THIS CAN RESULT IN INADEQUATE LUBRICATION OF THE BEARING. THIS CONDITION MAY BE FURTHER AGGRAVATED BY IMPROPER ADJUSTMENT OF THE FRONT WHEEL SPINDLE NUT. Recall Details - 7/23/1979

1978 OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS Recall - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN

Problem: THE HUB PORTION OF THE FAN BLADE ASSEMBLY COULD CRACK DUE TO HIGH STRESS LEVELS GENERATED DURING ENGINE OPERATING CONDITIONS. EVENTUALLY, THE BLADE COULD BREAK APART AT THE HUB AND BLADE PIECES COULD BE PROPELLED INTO THE ENGINE. IF THE HOOD IS OPEN WHILE THE ENGINE IS RUNNING, THE FRAGMENTS WOULD BE FREE TO FLY FROM THE VEHICLE. Recall Details - 6/13/1978