1980 Oldsmobile 98 Recalls

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 79V247000
Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS LLC
Manufactured Begin Date: September 1st, 1978
Manufactured End Date: October 1st, 1979
Date of Owner Notification: November 12th, 1979

Defect Summary:
THE HEADS MAY BREAK OFF THE FRONT OUTBOARD SEAT BELT ANCHOR BOLTS DURING NORMAL VEHICLE OPERATION EVEN UNDER NO LOAD CONDITIONS. THIS IS DUE TO THE COMBINATION OF BOLTS USED, HIGH INSTALLATION TORQUE AND ARRANGEMENT OF THE BODY ANCHORAGE.

Corrective Summary:
DEALER WILL REPLACE ALL ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT FRONT OUTBOARD SEAT BELT ANCHOR BOLTS ON THE AFFECTED VEHICLES AT NO COST TO OWNER.

Recall Notes:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: INTERIOR; SEAT BELT ANCHORS.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: IN THE EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT, FAILURE OF A SEAT BELTANCHORAGE WILL INCREASE THE RISK OF INJURY TO THE WEARER.

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 79V229000
Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS LLC
Manufactured Begin Date: August 1st, 1979
Manufactured End Date: September 1st, 1979

Defect Summary:
THE TIRE PLACARD (LABEL) DOES NOT CONTAIN THE RECOMMENDED TIRE SIZE INFORMATION. THEREFORE, IT DOES NOT COMPLY WITH FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS".

Corrective Summary:
DEALER WILL INSTALL A NEW LABEL WITH CORRECT INFORMATION AT NO COST TO OWNER.

Recall Notes:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: EQUIPMENT; CERTIFICATION LABELS.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: THE POSSIBILITY EXISTS THAT THE OWNER MAY SELECTINCORRECT REPLACEMENT TIRES. THIS WOULD CREATE AN UNSAFE CONDITION THAT COULDLEAD TO A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.