1984 OLDSMOBILE FIRENZA
3 recalls, 2 complaints
06E043000 May 19, 2006
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Defect Description
CERTAIN REPLACEMENT FUEL FILTERS, FRAM BRAND NAME P/N G3727, WITH DATE CODES X52911 THROUGH X60801 SEQUENTIALLY OR X600141 AND A MEXICO COUNTRY OR ORIGIN MARKING ON THE FUEL FILTER HOUSING MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 18, 2005, THROUGH MARCH 21, 2006, SOLD FOR USE ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE AND ON CE... Read more
Consequence
THIS CONDITION MAY CAUSE AN INADEQUATE SEAL AT THE CONNECTION, POTENTIALLY LEADING TO A FUEL LEAK. IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A FIRE COULD OCCUR.
Remedy
HONEYWELL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE FUEL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 18, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FRAM CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-890-2075 (OPTION 1).
87V079000 May 7, 1987
SEATS
Defect Description
THE METAL FLOOR PAN ANCHOR BAR COULD FATIGUE AND BREAK AROUND THE LEFT FRONT OUTER SEAT ADJUSTER STUD OF THE DRIVERS SEAT, ALLOWING THE STUD TO SEPARATE FROM THE FLOOR PAN ANCHOR BAR.
Consequence
DRIVERS SEAT COULD TIP REARWARD UNEXPECTEDLY; THIS COULDRESULT IN LOSS OF CONTROL AND A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
Remedy
INSTALL A REINFORCEMENT BRACKET ON THE FLOOR PAN ANCHOR BAR AT THE LEFT FRONT OUTER SEAT ADJUSTER POSITION OF THE DRIVERS SEAT.
84V011000 Feb 6, 1984
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
Defect Description
SOME VEHICLES HAVE BUCKET SEAT BACK LOCKS THAT DO NOT CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD 207, ANCHORAGE OF SEATS. IN EVENT OF A CRASH, THE SEAT BACK LOCK MAY NOT FUNCTION.
Remedy
INSPECTION OF SEAT BACK LOCKS WILL BE PERFORMED. LOCKS THAT HAVE BENT, BROKEN OR MISSING HOOKS WILL BE REPLACED.
Complaint Statistics
2 total complaints
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 1 |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH | 1 |
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
Jan 10, 2000
Incident date: Dec 23, 1999
DOOR LATCH FELL APART, AND CONSUMER HAD TO CLIMB OVER THE CONSOLE TO GET INTO DRIVER'S SEAT. *AK
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Jul 21, 1998
SHOULDER STRAP OF SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY OFFERS NO RESTRICTION WHEN PULLED RAPIDLY TO STIMULATE EFFECT OF CRASH. RECEIVED A CITATION FROM CHP FOR FAILURE TO KEEP SEAT BELT IN WORKING CONDITION. A DILIGENT SEARCH HAS FOUND NO INFORMATION RELATED TO THE OPERATION, INSTALLATION OR FIELD TESTING OF SEAT B... Read more
EPA Fuel Economy, 1984 OLDSMOBILE FIRENZA
| Trim / Engine | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined MPG | Fuel Type | Annual Fuel Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.8L 4-cyl, Automatic 3-spd | 21.0 | 29.0 | 24.0 | Regular | $2,550 |
| 1.8L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd | 23.0 | 33.0 | 26.0 | Regular | $2,350 |
| 2.0L 4-cyl, Automatic 3-spd | 22.0 | 29.0 | 25.0 | Regular | $2,450 |
| 2.0L 4-cyl, Manual 4-spd | 22.0 | 29.0 | 25.0 | Regular | $2,450 |
| 2.0L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd | 21.0 | 31.0 | 25.0 | Regular | $2,450 |
| 1.8L 4-cyl, Automatic 3-spd | 21.0 | 29.0 | 24.0 | Regular | $2,550 |
| 1.8L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd | 23.0 | 32.0 | 26.0 | Regular | $2,350 |
| 2.0L 4-cyl, Automatic 3-spd | 19.0 | 26.0 | 22.0 | Regular | $2,800 |
| 2.0L 4-cyl, Manual 4-spd | 21.0 | 30.0 | 24.0 | Regular | $2,550 |
| 2.0L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd | 21.0 | 31.0 | 25.0 | Regular | $2,450 |
CO2 Emissions: -1.0 g/mile (Compact Cars)
Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Actual fuel economy may vary based on driving conditions.
OLDSMOBILE FIRENZA - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the OLDSMOBILE FIRENZA across all model years (1982, 1988).
18
Total Recalls
4
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
0
Reported Crashes
1
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths