1986 Oldsmobile Calais Recalls

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 1986 Oldsmobile Calais. A recall applies only to vehicles built within the affected range, so check your own VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for recalls are free at a franchised dealer.

• 87V124000Aug 10, 1987261,171 vehicles potentially affected
  Body and structure
  Covers: Oldsmobile Calais 1985–1986, Buick Regal 1985–1986, Pontiac Grand AM 1985–1986

  Reported issue: Small cracks may develop in the body pillar around the door striker bolt hole.

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

  Remedy: Install inner and outer reinforcement plate on both left and right body pillars.

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• 86V121000Aug 28, 1986206,651 vehicles potentially affected
  Latches/locks/linkages › Hood › Latch
  Covers: Oldsmobile Calais 1985–1986

  Reported issue: 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…

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

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