1986 OLDSMOBILE TORONADO
3 recalls, 1 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).
88V078000 May 10, 1988
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP
Defect Description
INSUFFICIENT CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE POWER STEERING PUMP PRESSURE HOSE ASSEMBLY AND THE TRANSMISSION GOVERNOR/SPEED SENSOR CONNECTOR COULD CAUSE ABRASION OF THE HOSE.
Consequence
THIS COULD RESULT IN A FLUID LEAK, WITH THE POTENTIAL FORAN UNDERHOOD FIRE.
Remedy
REPLACE THE POWER STEERING PUMP PRESSURE HOSE.
87V006000 Jan 3, 1987
STRUCTURE:BODY
Defect Description
CONSOLE FRONT COMPARTMENT DOOR MAY NOT REMAIN CLOSED DURING LOAD FORCES THAT MAY BE EXPERIENCED IN A CRASH AS REQUIRED BY FMVSS 201.
Consequence
VEHICLES DO NOT COMPLY WITH FMVSS 201, OCCUPANTPROTECTION IN INTERIOR IMPACTS.
Remedy
INSTALL THREE (3) SMALL FOAM PADS ON THE CONSOLE COMPARTMENT DOOR OPENING.
Complaint Statistics
1 total complaints
1 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR | 1 |
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
Apr 20, 1995
Incident date: Sep 1, 1994
DRIVER FELL ASLEEP, LEANED FORWARD AGAINST STEERING WHEEL, PULLING BELT, UPON IMPACT BELT FAILED TO RETRACT DUE TO BEING PREVIOUSLY PULLED, CAUSING INJURY.*SKD
1 injured
EPA Fuel Economy, 1986 OLDSMOBILE TORONADO
| Trim / Engine | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined MPG | Fuel Type | Annual Fuel Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.8L 6-cyl, Automatic 4-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 17.0 | 27.0 | 20.0 | Regular | $3,100 |
CO2 Emissions: -1.0 g/mile (Midsize Cars)
Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Actual fuel economy may vary based on driving conditions.
NHTSA Safety Investigations, OLDSMOBILE TORONADO
Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.
PE93088
Opened: Oct 7, 1993 , Closed: Feb 28, 1994
SEAT BELT RETRACTOR FAILS
There is no summary currently available
DP83014
Opened: Jul 13, 1983 , Closed: Nov 24, 1983
DIESEL OIL LEAK AND TRANSMISSION PROBLEM
DIESEL OIL LEAK AND TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS
OLDSMOBILE TORONADO - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the OLDSMOBILE TORONADO across all model years (1967, 1992).
27
Total Recalls
45
Total Complaints
2
Investigations
5
Reported Crashes
4
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths
OLDSMOBILE TORONADO - Year by Year
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