1992 OLDSMOBILE CUSTOM CRUISER
3 recalls, 19 complaints - 4 TSBs
07E088000 Oct 24, 2007
EQUIPMENT
Defect Description
CERTAIN HONEYWELL FRAM RACING BRAND HP4 AND HP8 OIL FILTERS THAT WERE MANUFACTURED FROM MAY 25, 2006, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 14, 2007, AND SOLD FOR USE AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR VEHICLES LIST ABOVE. THE AFFECTED FILTERS ARE MARKED WITH A DATE CODE A61451 THROUGH A72571 SEQUENTIALLY. THE DATE CODE AN... Read more
Consequence
THIS CONDITION MAY CAUSE INADEQUATE SEALING AND LOSS OF ENGINE OIL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A FIRE.
Remedy
HONEYWELL WILL REPLACE THE AFFECTED OIL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN DURING NOVEMBER 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT FRAM CUSTOMER SERVICE TOLL-FREE AT 1-800-890-2075.
97V217000 Nov 24, 1997
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) MODULATOR CAN CORRODE AND LEAK FLUID FROM THE FRONT BRAKE CIRCUIT.
Consequence
BRAKE FLUID LEAKAGE CAN REDUCE BRAKE EFFECTIVENESS AND INCREASE STOPPING DISTANCES.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THESE VEHICLES AND REPLACE THE ABS MODULATOR.
91V186000 Oct 29, 1991
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH
Defect Description
SECONDARY HOOD LATCH ASSEMBLIES CAN CORRODE, CAUSING A HIGH LATCH RELEASE EFFORT AND POSSIBLY PREVENTING THE HOOD FROM LATCHING PROPERLY WHEN IT IS CLOSED.
Consequence
IF THE SECONDARY HOOD LATCH IS NOT PROPERLY ENGAGED, ANDTHE PRIMARY HOOD LATCH WAS ALSO NOT ENGAGED, THE HOOD COULD OPEN AND CONTACT THEWINDSHIELD WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION, REDUCING THE FORWARD VISION AREA OFTHE DRIVER AND RESULTING IN A POSSIBLE VEHICLE ACCIDENT WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
Remedy
INSTALL A NEW SECONDARY HOOD LATCH ASSEMBLY.
Complaint Statistics
19 total complaints
1 crashes 3 fires 5 injuries 1 deaths
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR | 3 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 3 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 2 |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE | 2 |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 1 |
| SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER | 1 |
| SEATS | 1 |
| AIR BAGS | 1 |
| SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK | 1 |
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Feb 3, 2004
Incident date: Feb 2, 2004
FUSE PANEL INDICATES A 30AMP FUSE FOR THE HEATER BLOWER. # 7 SLOT IS INDICATED IN THE MANUAL AND FUSE COVER BUT THERE IS NOTHING IN THE SLOT. WHERE IS THE FUSE?. *AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
Feb 3, 2004
Incident date: Feb 2, 2004
FUSE PANEL INDICATES A 30AMP FUSE FOR THE HEATER BLOWER. # 7 SLOT IS INDICATED IN THE MANUAL AND FUSE COVER BUT THERE IS NOTHING IN THE SLOT. WHERE IS THE FUSE?. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Oct 29, 2003
Incident date: Oct 29, 2003
PASSENGER'S BRAKE LINE BRACKET I BROKE. THE DEALER DOESN'T CARRY THE PARTS ANYMORE. THE CONSUMER POSED A QUESTION: SINCE IT WAS A SAFETY ITEM, WAS THE GOVERNMENT RESPONSIBLE TO FORCE THE MANUFACTURER TO SUPPLY CONSUMER WITH PARTS?*AK
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK
Aug 23, 2000
Incident date: Jan 27, 2000
ACCORDING TO THE DEALER WHICH DIAGNOSED THE PROBLEM, THIS TYPE OF FAILURE IS NOT COMMONLY SEEN.
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
Feb 5, 1999
Incident date: Sep 1, 1998
DURING A PANIC STOP, PASSENGER'S SIDE, REAR SEAT BELTS FAILED, AND THE PASSENGER WAS THRUST INTO THE BACK OF THE FRONT SEAT,. FURTHER INSPECTION REVEALED THE RETRACTOR CASING HAD FALLEN APART. OLDSMOBILE ADVISED ME SEAT BELT MAINTENANCE WAS MY RESPONSIBILTY. I HAVE SINCE LEARNED OF TSB 91C09 AND 9... Read more
1 injured
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Dec 22, 1998
Incident date: May 7, 1998
RECALL REPAIR WORK COMPLETED ON THE ABS BRAKE PRESSURE MODULATOR VALVE, HOWEVER BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR AFTER REPAIR.
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
Sep 17, 1998
Incident date: Jan 1, 1997
SEAT BELT STRAPS CATCH IN SEAT BACK HINGE, DAMAGING SEAT BELTS. QCAW
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST
Mar 24, 1998
Incident date: Mar 20, 1998
PASSENGER'S SIDE MOTOR SEAT WIRE OVERHEATED, RESULTING IN A FIRE/INJURIES. ALSO VEHICLE SUFFERED EXTENSIVE DAMAGE. *AK
Fire
3 injured
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Feb 20, 1998
Incident date: Feb 15, 1998
WHILE DRIVING, A SHORT CURCUIT CAUSED POWER SEATS AND LOCKS TO FAIL. TWO DAYS LATER, AT NIGHT, THE CENTER AND 1/3 OF THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT CAUGHT FIRE - COMPLETELY DESTROYING THE INTERIOR.
Fire
AIR BAGS
Nov 19, 1997
Incident date: Jul 19, 1997
LITTLE TINY SPRING (LOOKS LIKE CLOCK SPRING) CAUSES DRIVER'S FRONT AND FRONT/REAR SEAT/PASSENGER RETRACTABLE HOUSING TO BECOME INOPERATIVE. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Apr 2, 1997
Incident date: Aug 1, 1995
ANTILOCK BRAKES FAILED.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Mar 11, 1997
CONSUMER WAS DRIVING IN WET AND ICY WEATHER CONDITIONS AND UPON APPLYING FORCE TO THE BRAKE PEDAL, THE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR DUE TO LEAKING BRAKE FLUID IN HYDRAULIC MODULE. *AK
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
Dec 10, 1996
Incident date: Nov 6, 1996
SEAT BELT TWISTS, THEREFORE CANNOT BE RETRACTED.
SEATS
Sep 20, 1996
THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BELT (LAP) HAS BROKEN FOR THE SECOND TIME, DEALER REPLACED ONCE, PURCHASED THE CAR USED. *AK CONSUMER STATES THE MECHANISM FOR FOLDING THE REAR SEAT CUTS THROUGH SEAT BELT LIKE SCISSORS. *SLC
SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER
Sep 20, 1996
THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BELT (LAP) HAS BROKEN FOR THE SECOND TIME, DEALER REPLACED ONCE, PURCHASED THE CAR USED. *AK CONSUMER STATES THE MECHANISM FOR FOLDING THE REAR SEAT CUTS THROUGH SEAT BELT LIKE SCISSORS. *SLC
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Jun 14, 1996
Incident date: Jun 7, 1996
DRIVING VEHICLE, OLDSMOBILE REARENDED TAXICAB, FRONT OF OLDSMOBILE PUSHED IN, HOOD WOULD NOT OPEN, STEERING COLUMN COLLAPSED, AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. *AK
Crash
1 injured
1 deaths
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
Mar 13, 1996
Incident date: Dec 13, 1995
REAR SEAT BELT RETRACTOR BROKE RENDERING IT INOPERATIVE. *AK
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
Dec 7, 1995
Incident date: Jul 7, 1995
SHOULDER/LAP SEAT BELTS FAILED TO RETRACT. *AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Apr 20, 1995
Incident date: Apr 13, 1995
ELECTRICAL SHORT CAUSED EXCESSIVE SMOKE INSIDE THE VEHICLE, CAUSING VEHICLE TO BE UNDRIVEABLE. TT
Fire
EPA Fuel Economy, 1992 OLDSMOBILE CUSTOM CRUISER
| Trim / Engine | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined MPG | Fuel Type | Annual Fuel Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5.0L 8-cyl, Automatic 4-spd (Rear-Wheel Drive) | 15.0 | 23.0 | 18.0 | Regular | $3,400 |
| 5.7L 8-cyl, Automatic 4-spd (Rear-Wheel Drive) | 15.0 | 23.0 | 18.0 | Regular | $3,400 |
CO2 Emissions: -1.0 g/mile (Midsize-Large Station Wagons)
Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Actual fuel economy may vary based on driving conditions.
Technical Service Bulletins, 1992 OLDSMOBILE CUSTOM CRUISER
4 manufacturer communications from 4 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 136000 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER | 2 |
| 103400 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT | 1 |
| 061600 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM) | 1 |
130089009
Sep 1, 2013
061600 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM)
Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules
020730024A
Aug 1, 2005
103400 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT
DIAGNOSIS OF CRACKED OR BROKEN TRANSMISSION CASE. *TT 2006 AND PRIOR CARS AND LIGHT DUTY TRUCKS. *TT
438206A
Jun 1, 1995
136000 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
UNKNOWN
438206
Dec 1, 1994
136000 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
WIPER CHATTER DURING COLD WEATHER. *TW
OLDSMOBILE CUSTOM CRUISER - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the OLDSMOBILE CUSTOM CRUISER across all model years (1977, 1992).
16
Total Recalls
50
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
3
Reported Crashes
4
Reported Fires
1
Reported Deaths
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