1991 Oldsmobile Cutlass recalls

There are 6 safety recalls on record for the 1991 Oldsmobile Cutlass, covering 4,310,372 vehicles in total across all the models in each campaign. Newest first.

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StructureReported July 11, 2000 · 713,435 vehicles affected

What is wrong: 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.
Risk: If both bolts pull through, the front of the cradle would no longer be supported at the mounting locations and the steering intermediate shaft could separate from the steering gear.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the front and rear frame/cradle bolts and retainers.

Recall number 00V189000 · Recall details

StructureReported April 8, 1997 · 676,535 vehicles affected

What is wrong: 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.
Risk: If this were to occur while the vehicle was in motion, a vehicle crash could result.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the rear cradle bolts and retainers.

Recall number 97V058000 · Recall details

Seat belts: front: anchorageReported September 15, 1995 · 2,216,325 vehicles affected

What is wrong: 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."
Risk: Consequence of non-compliance: in a collison, stress can cause the attachment metal to tear and allow the anchorage to separate from the body of the vehicle. The safety belt may not protect an occupant in the event of a vehicle crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the existing anchor bolts with a new shoulder bolt and thread locking adhesive. Additionally, noise control patches will be applied at each anchorage.

Recall number 95V173000 · Recall details

Seats: front assembly: reclinerReported September 1, 1992 · 319,181 vehicles affected

What is wrong: 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.
Risk: The high current caused by the electrical short welds thecircuit breaker elements together in the closed position, leaving the circuitunprotected and generating sufficient heat to burn the wire insulation andignite the seat cushion material.
Remedy: Repair any abraded wiring and reroute the wiring harness using a wiring harness clip.

Recall number 92V124000 · Recall details

Visibility: power window devices and controlsReported April 1, 1992 · 37,030 vehicles affected

What is wrong: 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.
Risk: The electronic control module will fail from overheatingand could result in a fire hazard inside the door panel.
Remedy: Replace the window express-down electronic control module.

Recall number 92V043000 · Recall details

Seat beltsReported January 10, 1992 · 347,866 vehicles affected

What is wrong: The front door shoulder belt guide loops may be cracked and are not in compliance with fmvss 208.
Risk: The seat occupant faces increased risk of injury in theevent of a sudden stop or accident.
Remedy: Install reinforcing plates on the cracked shoulder belt guides.

Recall number 92V003000 · Recall details

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How many recalls does the 1991 Oldsmobile Cutlass have?

6, covering structure, seat belts and seats.

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