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1991 Oldsmobile Calais

Component

Visibility:Power Window Devices And Controls

Consequence of Defect

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.

Corrective Action

the electronic control module will fail from overheatingand could result in a fire hazard inside the door panel.

Recall Notes

replace the window express-down electronic control module.

1990 Oldsmobile Calais

Component

Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings

Consequence of Defect

improperly torqued connections of front fuel feed and return hoses to fuel pipes at the body rail could loosen and leak fuel into the underhood area.

Corrective Action

fuel leaks in the presence of an ignition source, couldresult in an underhood fire.

Recall Notes

properly torque the front fuel feed and return hoses at the body rail lines to prevent fuel leakage.

1989 Oldsmobile Calais

Component

Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings

Consequence of Defect

front fuel feed hose assembly could crack or separate at the coupling on the engine end of the hose assembly, allowing fuel to leak into the engine compartment.

Corrective Action

fuel leaking in the engine compartment could result in anunderhood fire.

Recall Notes

replace front fuel feed hose assembly.

1989 Oldsmobile Calais

Component

Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings

Consequence of Defect

front fuel feed hose assembly could crack or separate at the coupling on the engine end of the hose assembly, allowing fuel to leak into the engine compartment.

Corrective Action

leaking fuel in the engine compartment could result in a fire.

Recall Notes

replace front fuel feed hose assembly.

1988 Oldsmobile Calais

Component

Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings

Consequence of Defect

front fuel feed hose assembly could crack or separate at the coupling on the engine end of the hose assembly, allowing fuel to leak into the engine compartment.

Corrective Action

fuel leaking in the engine compartment could result in anunderhood fire.

Recall Notes

replace front fuel feed hose assembly.

1988 Oldsmobile Calais

Component

Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings

Consequence of Defect

front fuel feed hose assembly could crack or separate at the coupling on the engine end of the hose assembly, allowing fuel to leak into the engine compartment.

Corrective Action

leaking fuel in the engine compartment could result in a fire.

Recall Notes

replace front fuel feed hose assembly.

1987 Oldsmobile Calais

Component

Fuel System, Gasoline

Consequence of Defect

certain 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.

Corrective Action

this 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.

Recall Notes

honeywell 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).

1987 Oldsmobile Calais

Component

Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings

Consequence of Defect

the fuel feed or fuel return hose at the engine may rub against a shift lever on the 5 speed transaxle.

Corrective Action

in time a hole could be rubbed through the hose and fuelleak into the engine compartment. this could reuslt in an underhood fire.

Recall Notes

replace the fuel feed and return hose/pipe assemblies.

1986 Oldsmobile Calais

Component

Fuel System, Gasoline

Consequence of Defect

certain 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.

Corrective Action

this 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.

Recall Notes

honeywell 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).

1986 Oldsmobile Calais

Component

Latches/Locks/Linkages:Hood:Latch

Consequence of Defect

the secondary hood latch may be incorrectly aligned, or may exhibit a binding condition of the latch pivot. consequence of defect: this condition could result in the primary hood latch not being completely engaged to the hood, the hood could unexpectedly open while vehicle is in motion. should this occur, the hood may contact the windshield reducing the forward vision area of the driver and a vehicle crash without prior warning could occur.

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

the secondary hood latch will be replaced and inspect the primary hood latch pop-up lever.

1986 Oldsmobile Calais

Component

Structure

Consequence of Defect

small cracks may develop in the body pillar around the door striker bolt hole.

Corrective Action

cracks would increase leading to difficulty in closingthe door and might allow door to come open during a crash, increasinglikelihood of injury to occupants.

Recall Notes

install inner and outer reinforcement plate on both left and right body pillars.

1985 Oldsmobile Calais

Component

Vehicle Speed Control:Springs

Consequence of Defect

the throttle return spring assembly may fail preventing the throttle from returning to the closed (idle) position when the accelerator pedal is released. consequence of defect: engine speed may not decrease and loss of accelerator control could result in an accident without prior warning.

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

replace throttle return spring.

1985 Oldsmobile Calais

Component

Visibility:Windshield

Consequence of Defect

a loss of bonding adhesion between the paint and the windshield opening area could allow the windshield to separate during a 30 mile per hour frontal barrier test required by fmvss 212, windshield retention. consequence of defect: windshield separation during an accident could result in an unbelted occupant being ejected from the car and severly injured.

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

remove and reinstall windshield if a lack of paint bonding is evident.

1985 Oldsmobile Calais

Component

Fuel System, Gasoline

Consequence of Defect

certain 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.

Corrective Action

this 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.

Recall Notes

honeywell 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).

1985 Oldsmobile Calais

Component

Latches/Locks/Linkages:Hood:Latch

Consequence of Defect

the secondary hood latch may be incorrectly aligned, or may exhibit a binding condition of the latch pivot. consequence of defect: this condition could result in the primary hood latch not being completely engaged to the hood, the hood could unexpectedly open while vehicle is in motion. should this occur, the hood may contact the windshield reducing the forward vision area of the driver and a vehicle crash without prior warning could occur.

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

the secondary hood latch will be replaced and inspect the primary hood latch pop-up lever.

1985 Oldsmobile Calais

Component

Structure

Consequence of Defect

small cracks may develop in the body pillar around the door striker bolt hole.

Corrective Action

cracks would increase leading to difficulty in closingthe door and might allow door to come open during a crash, increasinglikelihood of injury to occupants.

Recall Notes

install inner and outer reinforcement plate on both left and right body pillars.