TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS SUPREME. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS FAILED TO OPERATE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL MECHANIC WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE VEHICLE COULD POSSIBLY FALL UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 97V017000 (VISIBILITY: WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER: SWITCH/WIRING). TH…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS SUPREME. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS FAILED TO OPERATE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL MECHANIC WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE VEHICLE COULD POSSIBLY FALL UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 97V017000 (VISIBILITY: WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER: SWITCH/WIRING). THE CONTACT INQUIRED WITH THE DEALER AND WAS ADVISED THAT THE MANUFACTURER WAS NO LONGER HONORING THE RECALL BECAUSE THE RECALL WAS INITIATED IN 1997. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE WAS NEVER INFORMED OF THE RECALL. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 44,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 46,000.
NHTSA ODI #10351422
11 miles · Jan 4, 2007
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TL*- THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS WORKED INTERMITTENTLY. HE WOULD HAVE TO JIGGLE THE LEFT TURN SIGNAL FOR THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS TO WORK. THE CONTACT HAD THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS REPAIRED ON AUGUST 17, 2004. THE DEALER SAID THAT THE THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT A PART OF RECALL 97V017000 DUE TO THE VIN. THE CONTACT …
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TL*- THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS WORKED INTERMITTENTLY. HE WOULD HAVE TO JIGGLE THE LEFT TURN SIGNAL FOR THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS TO WORK. THE CONTACT HAD THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS REPAIRED ON AUGUST 17, 2004. THE DEALER SAID THAT THE THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT A PART OF RECALL 97V017000 DUE TO THE VIN. THE CONTACT WAS ALSO TOLD BY THE MANUFACTURER THAT THE FAILURE WAS DUE TO THE VEHICLES AGE AND MILEAGE. THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE WAS HAVING THE SAME FAILURE AS DESCRIBED IN THE RECALL, AND WOULD LIKE TO BE REIMBURSED. THE CONTACT HAS THE REPAIR ORDER. *AK
NHTSA ODI #10177790
Mileage unknown · Jan 11, 2002
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THE ONLY WAY TO CLOSE WINDOW IS TO HOLD BUTTON DOWN AND PULL THE WINDOW UP AT THE SAME TIME. THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS WHILE DRIVING.*AK
NHTSA ODI #756717
Mileage unknown · Aug 4, 2000
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WINDSHIELD WIPERS STOPPED WORKING WITHOUT WARNING DURING A RAIN STORM. TO GET THEM TO WORK, CONSUMER HAD TO PUT THE SWITCH IN THE LEFT TURNING SIGNAL POSITION. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK
NHTSA ODI #866788
Mileage unknown · May 10, 2000
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NHTSA RECALL 97V017000 AND MANUFACTURER'S RECALL 97003 CONCERNING WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER SWITCH. CONSUMER RECEIVED THE RECALL, BUT DEALER WON'T DO RECALL REPAIRS DUE TO NOT FINDING THE RECALL IN THEIR SYSTEM. *AK
NHTSA ODI #861690
Mileage unknown · May 17, 1999
Engine And Engine CoolingExterior LightingStructure
VEHICLE EXPERIENCING ONGOING PROBLEMS WITH THE FOLLOWING: 1. ENGINE STALLING INTERMITTENTLY WHILE DRIVING AND WHEN ACCELERATOR PEDAL IS PRESSED; 2. TURN SIGNAL INTERMITTENTLY FAILED TO OPERATE PROPERLY; 3. ELECTRIC WINDOW INTERMITTENTLY FAILED TO OPERATE PROPERLY; 4. ELECTRICAL SHOCK RECEIVED WHILE ENTERING / EXITING VEHICL…
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VEHICLE EXPERIENCING ONGOING PROBLEMS WITH THE FOLLOWING: 1. ENGINE STALLING INTERMITTENTLY WHILE DRIVING AND WHEN ACCELERATOR PEDAL IS PRESSED; 2. TURN SIGNAL INTERMITTENTLY FAILED TO OPERATE PROPERLY; 3. ELECTRIC WINDOW INTERMITTENTLY FAILED TO OPERATE PROPERLY; 4. ELECTRICAL SHOCK RECEIVED WHILE ENTERING / EXITING VEHICLE, AND 5. ELECTRIC DOOR LOCKS ON BOTH INSIDE/OUTSIDE WOUD INTERMITTENTLY FAIL TO OPERATE, MAKING IT IMPOSSIBLE FOR REAR PASSENGER TO GET OUT OF VEHICLE. DEALER /MANUFACTURER NOTIFIED. SEEKING NHTSA HELP ON THESE MATTERS. *AK
NHTSA ODI #838029
Mileage unknown · Feb 12, 1999
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WHEN TRYING TO USE WINDSHIELD WIPERS, THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS WORK INTERMITTENTLY, AND THAT IS A DEFECT FOR CONSUMER WHEN DRIVING IN RAIN. *AK
NHTSA ODI #834787
Mileage unknown · Nov 12, 1997
Electrical SystemEngine And Engine CoolingService Brakes, Hydraulic
TIMING BELT CONTINUOUSLY FRAYS DUE TO FAILURE OF THE PULLEYS, CAUSING LOSS OF ENGINE POWER.
SOME OF THESE VEHICLES HAVE A STRAINED OR SEPARATED WASHER/WIPER SWITCH POWER FEED WIRE.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THIS CAN CAUSE THE WINDSHIELD WASHER/WIPER TO WORK INTERMITTENTLY AND COULD ULTIMATELY RESULT IN INOPERATIVE WIPERS. IF THIS WERE TO OCCUR IN A SEVERE WEATHER SITUATION, DRIVER VISIBILITY COULD BE REDUCED, INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE OLD DESIGNED WASHER/WIPER SWITCHES WITH A NEWLY DESIGNED SWITCH.
THE REAR WHEEL BRAKE HOSE(S) CAN CONTACT THE REAR SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CAUSING THE BRAKE HOSE(S) TO WEAR THROUGH.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID AND EVENTUAL LOSS OF THE VEHICLE BRAKING SYSTEM INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT FOR PROPER BRAKE HOSE POSITION AND REPLACE THOSE HOSES IN AN INCORRECT POSITION WITH NEW HOSES AND CORRECTLY ROUTED.
THE BRAKE LINES CAN CONTACT THE TRANSMISSION MOUNTING BRACKET OF THE FRAME SIDE RAIL. THE LINES CAN WEAR THROUGH RESULTING IN LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID, AND EVENTUAL LOSS OF HALF THE VEHICLE BRAKING SYSTEM.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: A LEAK IN THE HYDRAULIC BRAKE LINE WILL CAUSE A LOSS OF ONE HALF THE VEHICLE BRAKING SYSTEM AND EXTENDED BRAKING DISTANCES WHICH CAN RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT FOR PROPER BRAKE LINE CLEARANCE AND REPOSITION THE BRAKE LINES. BRAKE LINES FOUND TO HAVE INDENTATIONS WILL BE REPLACED.
THE CRUISE CONTROL CABLE MAY SEPARATE FROM THE CONDUIT END FITTING WHILE ENGAGED AND ACCELERATOR CONTROL COULD BE LOST.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: LOSS OF ACCELERATOR CONTROL MAY NOT REDUCE ENGINE SPEEDTO A LEVEL ANTICIPATED BY THE DRIVER. ALTHOUGH THE VEHICLE CAN STILL BE STOPPEDWITH THE SERVICE BRAKE, LOSS OF ACCELERATOR CONTROL COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLECRASH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
Remedy: REPLACE THE CRUISE CONTROL CABLE.
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