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  Safety Recalls of Oldsmobile Cutlass Vehicles

There have been 58 safety recalls for the Oldsmobile Cutlass. The most recent recalls are shown below. Table 1 and Table 2 show the historical recalls and the recall statistics by the model year of the Oldsmobile Cutlass.

NHTSA Recall #: 98V306000; Dec. 1, 1998

In the event of a vehicle crash, the seat belt system can fracture, increasing the risk of injury to the seat occupant.

Recalled Vehicles: 1995 Buick Regal, 1995 Chevrolet Lumina, 1995 Oldsmobile Cutlass, 1995 Pontiac Grand Prix
Component: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
Recall Summary: The center rear seat belt anchor plate exhibits stress cracks. ... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 97V065000; Apr. 18, 1997

In the event of a vehicle crash, the seat belt system can fracture and injury to the seat occupant can occur.

Recalled Vehicles: 1995 Buick Regal, 1995 Chevrolet Lumina, 1995 Chevrolet Monte Carlo, 1995 Oldsmobile Cutlass, 1995 Pontiac Grand Prix
Component: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
Recall Summary: The center rear seat belt anchor plate exhibits stress cracks. ... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 97V058000; Apr. 8, 1997

If this were to occur while the vehicle was in motion, a vehicle crash could result.

Recalled Vehicles: 1988 Buick Regal, 1989 Buick Regal, 1990 Buick Regal, 1991 Buick Regal, 1990 Chevrolet Lumina, 1991 Chevrolet Lumina, 1990 Chevrolet Lumina Apv, 1991 Chevrolet Lumina Apv, 1990 Chevrolet Monte Carlo, 1991 Chevrolet Monte Carlo, 1988 Oldsmobile Cutlass, 1989 Oldsmobile Cutlass, 1990 Oldsmobile Cutlass, 1991 Oldsmobile Cutlass, 1990 Oldsmobile Silhouette, 1991 Oldsmobile Silhouette, 1988 Pontiac Grand Prix, 1989 Pontiac Grand Prix, 1990 Pontiac Grand Prix, 1991 Pontiac Grand Prix, 1990 Pontiac Trans Sport, 1991 Pontiac Trans Sport
Component: STRUCTURE
Recall Summary: 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.... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 97V017000; Feb. 11, 1997

This can cause the windshield washer/wiper to work intermittently and could ultimately result in inoperative wipers. If this were to occur in a severe weather situation, driver visibility could be reduced, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

Recalled Vehicles: 1994 Buick Regal, 1995 Buick Regal, 1995 Chevrolet Lumina, 1995 Chevrolet Monte Carlo, 1994 Oldsmobile Cutlass, 1995 Oldsmobile Cutlass, 1994 Pontiac Grand Prix, 1995 Pontiac Grand Prix
Component: VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:SWITCH/WIRING
Recall Summary: Some of these vehicles have a strained or separated washer/wiper switch power feed wire. ... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 95V173000; Sep. 15, 1995

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.

Recalled Vehicles: 1989 Buick Century, 1990 Buick Century, 1991 Buick Century, 1992 Buick Century, 1993 Buick Century, 1994 Buick Century, 1995 Buick Century, 1996 Buick Century, 1989 Chevrolet Celebrity, 1990 Chevrolet Celebrity, 1989 Oldsmobile Ciera, 1990 Oldsmobile Ciera, 1994 Oldsmobile Ciera, 1995 Oldsmobile Ciera, 1996 Oldsmobile Ciera, 1991 Oldsmobile Cutlass, 1992 Oldsmobile Cutlass, 1993 Oldsmobile Cutlass, 1989 Pontiac 6000, 1990 Pontiac 6000, 1991 Pontiac 6000
Component: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
Recall Summary: 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. "... Details of this recall 🔎

Table 1. Historical Recalls of Oldsmobile Cutlass Vehicles

Date Component Vehicle Affected
Dec. 11, 2003   Steering:rack And Pinion 750,283
Mar. 8, 2001   Visibility:windshield Wiper/washer:linkages 129,427
Jul. 11, 2000   Structure 713,435
Dec. 1, 1998   Seat Belts:front:anchorage 111,470
Apr. 18, 1997   Seat Belts:front:anchorage 50,709
Apr. 8, 1997   Structure 676,535
Feb. 11, 1997   Visibility:windshield Wiper/washer:switch/wiring 349,331
Sep. 15, 1995   Seat Belts:front:anchorage 2,216,325
Jun. 5, 1995   Wheel 22,361
Mar. 28, 1995   Wheel 198,163
Mar. 22, 1995   Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings 199,572
Oct. 26, 1994   Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings 70,676
Sep. 27, 1993   Vehicle Speed Control 579
Jul. 21, 1993   Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings 2,848
Mar. 9, 1993   Seats 5,574
Sep. 1, 1992   Seats:front Assembly:recliner 319,181
May. 11, 1992   Electrical System:wiring 33
Apr. 1, 1992   Visibility:power Window Devices And Controls 37,030
Jan. 10, 1992   Seat Belt 347,866
Dec. 6, 1991   Power Train:automatic Transmission 10,141
Oct. 2, 1991   Seat Belt 412,792
Oct. 16, 1990   Exterior Lighting:brake Lights:switch 476,422
Mar. 14, 1990   Seat Belt 673,000
Jul. 24, 1989   Equipment:air Conditioner 5,459
Jun. 16, 1989   Vehicle Speed Control 1,755,897
Nov. 4, 1988   Parking Brake:conventional:mechanical:linkage And Cable 3,857
Oct. 26, 1987   Power Train:automatic Transmission:lever And Linkage:column Shift 11,936
Jul. 14, 1986   Seat Belts:front:anchorage 2,223
May. 13, 1986   Electrical System:wiring: Rear Compartment/trunk 197
Apr. 29, 1985   Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:drum:wheel Cylinders 1,810,000
Nov. 27, 1984   Seat Belts:front:retractor 19
Nov. 24, 1984   Power Train:axle Assembly:axle Shaft 3,100,000
Oct. 10, 1984   Steering:linkages:tie Rod Assembly 10,359
Feb. 6, 1984   Seats:front Assembly:recliner 76,586
Oct. 13, 1983   Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings 4,667
Oct. 13, 1983   Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:differential Proportional Valve 352,036
Mar. 8, 1982   Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly:filler Pipe And Cap 519,329
Jan. 3, 1982   Fuel System, Gasoline:fuel Injection System 79,686
Mar. 23, 1981   Wheels:center Section 6,690
Feb. 25, 1981   Suspension:rear 5,821,160
Feb. 11, 1981   Visibility:glass, Side/rear 67,350
Aug. 28, 1979   Seats:front Assembly:head Restraint 491
Jul. 23, 1979   Suspension:front:wheel Bearing 1,896,222
Jun. 6, 1979   Exterior Lighting:brake Lights:switch 15,328
Apr. 17, 1979   Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:disc:caliper 46
Jun. 13, 1978   Power Train:axle Assembly:axle Shaft 265,068
Jun. 13, 1978   Engine And Engine Cooling:cooling System:fan 333,619
Sep. 7, 1976   Steering:wheel And Handle Bar 55,564
Feb. 10, 1976   Power Train:automatic Transmission:gear Position Indication (prndl) 3,011
Feb. 19, 1975   Power Train:axle Assembly:axle Shaft 220,982
Sep. 9, 1974   Vehicle Speed Control 1,951
Sep. 4, 1974   Vehicle Speed Control 2,562
Feb. 15, 1974   Service Brakes, Hydraulic:power Assist:vacuum 1,218,387
Jan. 25, 1974   Seat Belts:front:retractor 26,421
Dec. 27, 1973   Suspension:front:control Arm:upper Arm 782,111
Nov. 2, 1973   Seats:front Assembly:recliner 6,149
Nov. 14, 1972   Steering:linkages 155,418
Jan. 19, 1966   Steering:wheel And Handle Bar 70,644


Table 2. Recall Statistics of Oldsmobile Cutlass Model Years

Model# Recalls
1998 Oldsmobile Cutlass 2
1997 Oldsmobile Cutlass 2
1995 Oldsmobile Cutlass 3
1994 Oldsmobile Cutlass 4
1993 Oldsmobile Cutlass 4
1992 Oldsmobile Cutlass 3
1991 Oldsmobile Cutlass 6
1990 Oldsmobile Cutlass 6
1989 Oldsmobile Cutlass 6
1988 Oldsmobile Cutlass 6
1987 Oldsmobile Cutlass 2
1986 Oldsmobile Cutlass 3
1985 Oldsmobile Cutlass 3
1984 Oldsmobile Cutlass 2
1983 Oldsmobile Cutlass 2
1982 Oldsmobile Cutlass 2
1981 Oldsmobile Cutlass 2
1980 Oldsmobile Cutlass 4
1979 Oldsmobile Cutlass 7
1978 Oldsmobile Cutlass 5
1977 Oldsmobile Cutlass 2
1976 Oldsmobile Cutlass 1
1975 Oldsmobile Cutlass 3
1974 Oldsmobile Cutlass 3
1973 Oldsmobile Cutlass 2
1967 Oldsmobile Cutlass 1