1991 Oldsmobile Cutlass Recalls

NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns for the 1991 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.

• 00V189000Jul 11, 2000713,435 vehicles potentially affected
  Body and structure
  Covers: Oldsmobile Cutlass 1991, Pontiac Grand Prix 1988–1991, Buick Regal 1988–1991 +2 more

  Reported issue: 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…

  Possible consequence: 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.

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• 97V058000Apr 8, 1997676,535 vehicles potentially affected
  Body and structure
  Covers: Oldsmobile Cutlass 1988–1991, Pontiac Grand Prix 1988–1991, Buick Regal 1988–1991 +5 more

  Reported issue: 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…

  Possible consequence: 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.

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• 95V173000Sep 15, 19952,216,325 vehicles potentially affected
  Seat belts › Front › Anchorage
  Covers: Oldsmobile Cutlass 1991–1993, Buick Century 1989–1996, Oldsmobile Ciera 1989–1990, 1994–1996 +2 more

  Reported issue: 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."

  Possible consequence: 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.

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• 92V124000Sep 1, 1992319,181 vehicles potentially affected
  Seats › Front assembly › Recliner
  Covers: Oldsmobile Cutlass 1991, Pontiac 6000 1990–1991, Buick Century 1990–1991 +2 more

  Reported issue: 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.

  Possible consequence: 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.

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• 92V043000Apr 1, 199237,030 vehicles potentially affected
  Visibility › Power window devices and controls
  Covers: Oldsmobile Cutlass 1991, Pontiac Grand AM 1991, Buick Skylark 1991

  Reported issue: 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.

  Possible consequence: 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.

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• 92V003000Jan 10, 1992347,866 vehicles potentially affected
  Seat belts
  Covers: Oldsmobile Cutlass 1991, Chevrolet Cavalier 1991, Pontiac Grand Prix 1991 +3 more

  Reported issue: The front door shoulder belt guide loops may be cracked and are not in compliance with fmvss 208.

  Possible consequence: 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.

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