1983 Oldsmobile Cutlass Recalls

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 1983 Oldsmobile Cutlass. 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.

• 83V105000Oct 13, 1983352,036 vehicles potentially affected
  Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Differential proportional valve
  Covers: Oldsmobile Cutlass 1983, Pontiac 6000 1983, Buick Skyhawk 1983 +11 more

  Reported issue: The brake proportioner valves may break and separate from the master cylinder. This would allow brake fluid to leak and would result in a partial loss of the brake system.

  Remedy: The dealer will inspect and, if necessary, replace all suspect valves.

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• 83V106000Oct 13, 19834,667 vehicles potentially affected
  Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
  Covers: Oldsmobile Cutlass 1983, Buick Regal 1983, Chevrolet Monte Carlo 1983 +3 more

  Reported issue: The master cylinder rear brake pipe, which carries brake fluid to the rear brakes, may develop a leak due to extended chafing on the air cleaner resonator bracket.

  Remedy: If upon inspection the dealer finds that there is inadequate clearance, the pipe will be reformed to obtain the necessary three quarter inch space. Only those pipes showing signs of wear will be replaced.

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NHTSA investigations

• DP87021Cutlass supreme brake lockupClosed · Jul 1, 1987

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