1985 Oldsmobile Cutlass Recalls

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for the 1985 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.

• 89V102000Jun 16, 19891,755,897 vehicles potentially affected
  Vehicle speed control
  Covers: Oldsmobile Cutlass 1984–1988, Buick Lesabre 1984–1988, Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser 1984–1988 +15 more

  Reported issue: 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).

  Possible 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.

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• 84V154000Nov 27, 198419 vehicles potentially affected
  Seat belts › Front › Retractor
  Covers: Oldsmobile Cutlass 1985, Buick Regal 1985

  Reported issue: The vehicles were assembled with front seat belt retractors which may not perform adequately during a collision.

  Remedy: The dealer will replace the left and right front seat belt retractors free of charge.

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• 84V124000Oct 10, 198410,359 vehicles potentially affected
  Steering › Linkages › Tie rod assembly
  Covers: Oldsmobile Cutlass 1985, Buick Regal 1985, Pontiac Grand AM 1985

  Reported issue: The tie rods are part of the steering linkage and transmit turning movements to the wheels. The bolts that fasten the tie rods to their adjusters may not be tight enough. This could allow the tie rod to loosen and detach itself from the adjuster.

  Remedy: The tie rod end bolts will be tightened without cost to the owner.

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NHTSA investigations

• DP87021Cutlass supreme brake lockupClosed · Jul 1, 1987

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