1989 OLDSMOBILE TORONADO
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).
89V056000 Apr 5, 1989
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK
Defect Description
LEFT FRONT BRAKE PIPE MAY CONTACT THE CRUISE CONTROL SERVO BRACKET.
Consequence
BRAKE LINE COULD WEAR THROUGH CAUSING LOSS OF BRAKEFLUID AND PARTIAL LOSS OF BRAKING CAPABILITY; THIS COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLECRASH.
Remedy
REPLACE LEFT FRONT BRAKE PIPE ASSEMBLY.
89V055000 Apr 5, 1989
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK
Defect Description
ONE OR BOTH ABS HYDRAULIC UNIT MOUNTING BOLTS MAY NOT BE PROPERLY SEATED AND COULD LOOSEN.
Consequence
THIS CONDITION COULD LEAD TO SEPARATION OF THE ABSHYDRAULIC UNIT FROM THE MOUNTING BRACKET AND RESULT IN LOSS OF BRAKE FUNCTIONAND A CRASH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
Remedy
REPLACE BOTH ABS HYDRAULIC UNIT MOUNTING BOLTS.
Complaint Statistics
2 total complaints
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 2 |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Jun 23, 2000
Incident date: Jun 9, 2000
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOV EVEHICLE. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Nov 8, 1995
ABS BRAKING PROBLEMS. PLEASE DESCRIBE. TT
EPA Fuel Economy, 1989 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 | 26.0 | 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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