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1992 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser

Component

Latches/Locks/Linkages:Hood:Latch

Consequence of Defect

secondary hood latch assemblies can corrode, causing a high latch release effort and possibly preventing the hood from latching properly when it is closed.

Corrective Action

if the secondary hood latch is not properly engaged, andthe primary hood latch was also not engaged, the hood could open and contact thewindshield while the vehicle was in motion, reducing the forward vision area ofthe driver and resulting in a possible vehicle accident without prior warning.

Recall Notes

install a new secondary hood latch assembly.

1992 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser

Component

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock

Consequence of Defect

vehicle description: passenger vehicles. the antilock brake system (abs) modulator can corrode and leak fluid from the front brake circuit.

Corrective Action

brake fluid leakage can reduce brake effectiveness and increase stopping distances.

Recall Notes

dealers will inspect these vehicles and replace the abs modulator.

1992 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser

Component

Equipment

Consequence of Defect

certain honeywell fram racing brand hp4 and hp8 oil filters that were manufactured from may 25, 2006, through september 14, 2007, and sold for use as replacement equipment for vehicles list above. the affected filters are marked with a date code a61451 through a72571 sequentially. the date code and part number appear on the filter housing. fram racing hp4 and hp8 oil filters not bearing a date code in this range are not affected by this recall. the gasket of the oil filter becomes more pliable under high temperatures and pressures.

Corrective Action

this condition may cause inadequate sealing and loss of engine oil, possibly resulting in a fire.

Recall Notes

honeywell will replace the affected oil filters free of charge. the recall began during november 2007. owners can contact fram customer service toll-free at 1-800-890-2075.

1991 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser

Component

Latches/Locks/Linkages:Hood:Latch

Consequence of Defect

secondary hood latch assemblies can corrode, causing a high latch release effort and possibly preventing the hood from latching properly when it is closed.

Corrective Action

if the secondary hood latch is not properly engaged, andthe primary hood latch was also not engaged, the hood could open and contact thewindshield while the vehicle was in motion, reducing the forward vision area ofthe driver and resulting in a possible vehicle accident without prior warning.

Recall Notes

install a new secondary hood latch assembly.

1991 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser

Component

Seat Belts

Consequence of Defect

the shoulder belt guide loop plastic covering may crack and expose the steel sub-plate.

Corrective Action

in the event of a vehicle crash, the exposed steelsub-plate can cut the safety belt webbing resulting in increased possibilityand/or severity of injury to the affected seat occupant.

Recall Notes

install new shoulder belt guide loops.

1991 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser

Component

Equipment

Consequence of Defect

certain honeywell fram racing brand hp4 and hp8 oil filters that were manufactured from may 25, 2006, through september 14, 2007, and sold for use as replacement equipment for vehicles list above. the affected filters are marked with a date code a61451 through a72571 sequentially. the date code and part number appear on the filter housing. fram racing hp4 and hp8 oil filters not bearing a date code in this range are not affected by this recall. the gasket of the oil filter becomes more pliable under high temperatures and pressures.

Corrective Action

this condition may cause inadequate sealing and loss of engine oil, possibly resulting in a fire.

Recall Notes

honeywell will replace the affected oil filters free of charge. the recall began during november 2007. owners can contact fram customer service toll-free at 1-800-890-2075.

1988 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser

Component

Vehicle Speed Control

Consequence of Defect

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).

Corrective Action

servo rod assembly could catch on engine components andresult in a stuck throttle with potential for a vehicle crash.

Recall Notes

install a new bushing in cruise control servo bail.

1987 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser

Component

Vehicle Speed Control

Consequence of Defect

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).

Corrective Action

servo rod assembly could catch on engine components andresult in a stuck throttle with potential for a vehicle crash.

Recall Notes

install a new bushing in cruise control servo bail.

1987 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser

Component

Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Lever And Linkage:Column Shift

Consequence of Defect

manual valve link in the transmission may have been improperly formed.

Corrective Action

the valve link could separate resulting in a gearselection different from what the driver selects. also, car could be startedwith transmission in gear allowing vehicle to move in an unanticipateddirection.

Recall Notes

replace the manual valve detent lever link.

1986 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser

Component

Vehicle Speed Control

Consequence of Defect

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).

Corrective Action

servo rod assembly could catch on engine components andresult in a stuck throttle with potential for a vehicle crash.

Recall Notes

install a new bushing in cruise control servo bail.

1985 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser

Component

Vehicle Speed Control

Consequence of Defect

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).

Corrective Action

servo rod assembly could catch on engine components andresult in a stuck throttle with potential for a vehicle crash.

Recall Notes

install a new bushing in cruise control servo bail.

1984 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser

Component

Vehicle Speed Control

Consequence of Defect

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).

Corrective Action

servo rod assembly could catch on engine components andresult in a stuck throttle with potential for a vehicle crash.

Recall Notes

install a new bushing in cruise control servo bail.

1979 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser

Component

Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch

Consequence of Defect

a child could open the rear side compartment door and enter this compartment. the child could become entrapped if the door were to close, as it cannot be unlatched from the inside.

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

dealer will replace the original compartment door latch, which can be latched without a key, with a new assembly that requires a key to latch as well as lock the door.

1978 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser

Component

Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch

Consequence of Defect

a child could open the rear side compartment door and enter this compartment. the child could become entrapped if the door were to close, as it cannot be unlatched from the inside.

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

dealer will replace the original compartment door latch, which can be latched without a key, with a new assembly that requires a key to latch as well as lock the door.

1977 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser

Component

Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch

Consequence of Defect

a child could open the rear side compartment door and enter this compartment. the child could become entrapped if the door were to close, as it cannot be unlatched from the inside.

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

dealer will replace the original compartment door latch, which can be latched without a key, with a new assembly that requires a key to latch as well as lock the door.

1977 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser

Component

Equipment

Consequence of Defect

certain honeywell fram racing brand hp4 and hp8 oil filters that were manufactured from may 25, 2006, through september 14, 2007, and sold for use as replacement equipment for vehicles list above. the affected filters are marked with a date code a61451 through a72571 sequentially. the date code and part number appear on the filter housing. fram racing hp4 and hp8 oil filters not bearing a date code in this range are not affected by this recall. the gasket of the oil filter becomes more pliable under high temperatures and pressures.

Corrective Action

this condition may cause inadequate sealing and loss of engine oil, possibly resulting in a fire.

Recall Notes

honeywell will replace the affected oil filters free of charge. the recall began during november 2007. owners can contact fram customer service toll-free at 1-800-890-2075.