93CutlassSupreme Posted April 5, 2005 Report Share Posted April 5, 2005 Bulletins for 1988 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme FWD V6-173 2.8L Safety Recalls TSB Number Issue Date TSB Title 1. 97016 MAY 97 Recall - Rear Cradle Bolt Retainer Corrosion does anyone have more info about this? is it still in effect? thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
90TGP Posted April 5, 2005 Report Share Posted April 5, 2005 Yes, it's still in effect. If you give your vin to your dealer, they can find all the recalls pertaining to your vehicle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
93CutlassSupreme Posted April 5, 2005 Author Report Share Posted April 5, 2005 thanks. i assume this should be repaired for free then? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1990lumina Posted April 5, 2005 Report Share Posted April 5, 2005 Probably after getting pissed off at the dealer and stuff they would do it for free...I know GM wouldn't honor my dash pad recall...but your's is a little more serious! - Jeff L. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
90TGP Posted April 5, 2005 Report Share Posted April 5, 2005 Here's the recall info from the NHTSA. Make: BUICK Model: REGAL Type: ANY Year: 1988 Recall Number: 00V189000 Summary: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES ORIGINALLY SOLD OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE STATES OF CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, IOWA, MAINE, MARYLAND, MASSACHUSETTS, MICHIGAN, MINNESOTA, MISSOURI, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW JERSEY, NEW YORK, OHIO, PENNSYLVANIA, RHODE ISLAND, VERMONT, WEST VIRGINIA, WISCONSIN, AND THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, WHERE ROAD SALT USE IS HEAVY. A CONDITION WHERE ONE OR BOTH FRONT ENGINE CRADLE BOLTS CAN PULL THROUGH THE RETAINERS DUE TO CORROSION OF THE RETAINERS. Consequence: IF BOTH BOLTS PULL THROUGH, THE FRONT OF THE CRADLE WOULD NO LONGER BE SUPPORTED AT THE MOUNTING LOCATIONS AND THE STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT COULD SEPARATE FROM THE STEERING GEAR. Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FRONT AND REAR FRAME/CRADLE BOLTS AND RETAINERS. Notes: OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN SEPTEMBER 28, 2000. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-222-1020, BUICK AT 1-800-521-7300, PONTIAC AT 1-800-762-2737, OR OLDSMOBILE AT 1-800-442-6537. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). It is good for all W-Body's. If the dealer doesn't do the recall, call the number listed and watch them crumble to your feet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
93CutlassSupreme Posted April 5, 2005 Author Report Share Posted April 5, 2005 thanks for the info. my Cutlass uses the same recall number then? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J Posted April 5, 2005 Report Share Posted April 5, 2005 dammit! any info on the LUmina?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
93CutlassSupreme Posted April 5, 2005 Author Report Share Posted April 5, 2005 there should be a sticky about this containing USEFUL info about this recall.....it's a dangerous problem that is sadly common Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
no1kicker Posted April 5, 2005 Report Share Posted April 5, 2005 My bolts fell out when I was driving last year. I called all the dealers around with the info, and all but one said it wasn't valid. Ended up getting it fixed for free from the one dealer that did care. Problem was that they would look up my vin but no open recalls would come up. So print out the 10 or so page recall info and go to the dealer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1990lumina Posted April 6, 2005 Report Share Posted April 6, 2005 Does this recall apply to residents of Canada?? We have alot of salt on the roads as well too..so??? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
93CutlassSupreme Posted April 6, 2005 Author Report Share Posted April 6, 2005 My bolts fell out when I was driving last year. I called all the dealers around with the info, and all but one said it wasn't valid. Ended up getting it fixed for free from the one dealer that did care. Problem was that they would look up my vin but no open recalls would come up. So print out the 10 or so page recall info and go to the dealer. could someone link me to the 10 or so page recall info? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
90TGP Posted April 6, 2005 Report Share Posted April 6, 2005 goto the NHSTA website and search for your car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5speedz34 Posted April 6, 2005 Report Share Posted April 6, 2005 there should be a sticky about this containing USEFUL info about this recall.....it's a dangerous problem that is sadly common The recall only covers up to '91 Jay. Also when was there a dashpad recall? And the cradle bolts should cover Canada. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J Posted April 6, 2005 Report Share Posted April 6, 2005 son of a bitch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5speedz34 Posted April 6, 2005 Report Share Posted April 6, 2005 Is yours popping or loose? Honestly you have 90k on your car and it's STORED. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slick Posted April 6, 2005 Report Share Posted April 6, 2005 Is this for any W-body? I think I need to look up all the recals for my car, see what I can get fixed for free Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
White93z34 Posted April 6, 2005 Report Share Posted April 6, 2005 kev do you have that GM Campaign sticker on the firewall? if you have one its probably been taken in for the recall. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GP1138 Posted April 6, 2005 Report Share Posted April 6, 2005 Good luck. I called like 4 dealers and none said they had any open recalls, and even when I printed that shit out, none honored it, they all said that their computers didn't say there were any open recalls on my vehicle, when it was bullshit, the cradle bolts were popping like mad. I honestly wouldn't even waste my time, and I'd find a shop that'd do it. I found a shop that was going to do my bolts for ~$160 or so. Then I didn't have the cash. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
digitaloutsider Posted April 6, 2005 Report Share Posted April 6, 2005 I honestly wouldn't even waste my time, and I'd find a shop that'd do it. I found a shop that was going to do my bolts for ~$160 or so. Then I didn't have the cash. Then your engine fell out of the bottom of your car.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GP1138 Posted April 6, 2005 Report Share Posted April 6, 2005 I honestly wouldn't even waste my time, and I'd find a shop that'd do it. I found a shop that was going to do my bolts for ~$160 or so. Then I didn't have the cash. Then your engine fell out of the bottom of your car.. :bawl: I miss my car.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
90TGP Posted April 6, 2005 Report Share Posted April 6, 2005 Another member had the same problem of a dealership not honoring the recall, so he called the district brass, they chewed out the dealer. He literally had the dealership in the palm of his hands after he made that call. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HokemBokem Posted April 6, 2005 Report Share Posted April 6, 2005 I love how is John's pic of his prix, his airbox is still hangin on It will never let go Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5speedz34 Posted April 6, 2005 Report Share Posted April 6, 2005 Like I said before THE RECALL IS FOR 88-91's ONLY!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GP1138 Posted April 6, 2005 Report Share Posted April 6, 2005 Like I said before THE RECALL IS FOR 88-91's ONLY!!! I was referring to my old car, which was an '89 Pontiac Grand Prix, if you were talking to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1990lumina Posted April 6, 2005 Report Share Posted April 6, 2005 Damn, looks like you had a brand new alternator as well - Jeff L. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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