Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser recalls

5 official safety recalls for the Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser from NHTSA (United States), DVSA (United Kingdom) and the EU Safety Gate, newest first. Recall repairs are normally free at the maker’s dealers.

Whether your car is affected and still needs the repair depends on its VIN or registration. Check it on the official site for your country:

  1. ABS modulator may corrode and leak fluid

    Reported November 24, 1997Model years 1992NHTSA campaign 97V21700056,701 vehicles affected

    The ABS modulator can corrode and leak fluid from the front brake circuit, reducing braking effectiveness and increasing stopping distances. Dealers will inspect and replace the modulator.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
    Defect
    VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) MODULATOR CAN CORRODE AND LEAK FLUID FROM THE FRONT BRAKE CIRCUIT.
    Consequence
    BRAKE FLUID LEAKAGE CAN REDUCE BRAKE EFFECTIVENESS AND INCREASE STOPPING DISTANCES.
    Remedy
    DEALERS WILL INSPECT THESE VEHICLES AND REPLACE THE ABS MODULATOR.
    Notes
    OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING JANUARY 1998. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT BUICK AT 1-800-521-7300, OLDSMOBILE AT 1-800-442-6537, OR CHEVROLET AT 1-800-222-1020.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.

  2. Seat belt guide cover may expose sharp metal

    Reported July 1, 1992Model years 1991NHTSA campaign 92V094000219,571 vehicles affected

    The shoulder belt guide's plastic covering may crack and expose its steel sub-plate, which could cut the belt webbing in a crash and increase injury risk. New shoulder belt guide loops will be installed.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    SEAT BELTS
    Defect
    THE SHOULDER BELT GUIDE LOOP PLASTIC COVERING MAY CRACK AND EXPOSE THE STEEL SUB-PLATE.
    Consequence
    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.
    Remedy
    INSTALL NEW SHOULDER BELT GUIDE LOOPS.
    Notes
    SYSTEM: ACTIVE SAFETY BELT.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS; GENERAL MOTORS "B" SERIES.

  3. Secondary hood latch may corrode

    Reported October 29, 1991Model years 1991–1992NHTSA campaign 91V186000224,588 vehicles affected

    Corrosion may make the secondary hood latch difficult to release or prevent it from latching properly. If both hood latches fail to engage, the hood could open while driving and block the driver's view. A new secondary hood latch assembly will be installed.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH
    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.
    Consequence
    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.
    Remedy
    INSTALL A NEW SECONDARY HOOD LATCH ASSEMBLY.
    Notes
    SYSTEM: SECONDARY HOOD LATCH.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS.

  4. Cruise control bushing may slip out of place

    Reported June 16, 1989Model years 1985–1988NHTSA campaign 89V1020001,755,897 vehicles affected

    A nylon bushing in the cruise control servo bail may slip out, causing unexpected increases in engine speed or engine run-on with the ignition off. The servo rod assembly could catch on engine components and cause a stuck throttle. A new bushing will be installed.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
    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).
    Consequence
    SERVO ROD ASSEMBLY COULD CATCH ON ENGINE COMPONENTS ANDRESULT IN A STUCK THROTTLE WITH POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE CRASH.
    Remedy
    INSTALL A NEW BUSHING IN CRUISE CONTROL SERVO BAIL.
    Notes
    SYSTEM:CRUISE CONTROL.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION:PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH CRUISE CONTROL ANDCERTAIN GASOLINE AND DIESEL ENGINES.

  5. Transmission linkage may separate

    Reported October 26, 1987Model years 1987NHTSA campaign 87V16800011,936 vehicles affected

    An improperly formed transmission manual valve link may separate, causing a gear selection different from the driver's choice. The vehicle could also be started in gear and move unexpectedly. The remedy is to replace the manual valve detent lever link.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT
    Defect
    MANUAL VALVE LINK IN THE TRANSMISSION MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY FORMED.
    Consequence
    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.
    Remedy
    REPLACE THE MANUAL VALVE DETENT LEVER LINK.
    Notes
    SYSTEM: TRANSMISSIONVEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS AND WAGONS WITH 200 4R TRANSMISSIONS.

Sources: NHTSA (US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration), DVSA (UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency) and the EU Safety Gate (European Commission) recall data. Each recall covers vehicles sold in that market; models sold elsewhere may differ.

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