Make : OLDSMOBILE | Model : OMEGA | Year : 1980 |
Build Dates : 19780801 - 19790301 | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 79V098000 | ||
Date Owners Notified: 19790401 | Date Received by ODI: 19790417 | Date Added to Database: 19791012 |
Manufacturer(s) Involved: GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | ||
Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | ||
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Component: SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS | ||
Potential Number of Units Affected: 23725 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
THE FRONT SUSPENSION COIL SPRING MAY HAVE A LARGER THAN DESIRED INSIDE DIAMETER OF THE LOWER COIL WHERE IT RESTS ON THE SPRING SEAT. THIS COULD ALLOW THE SPRING TO BE FORCED OVER THE LOWER SPRING SEAT DUE TO SUSPENSION FORCES. |
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Consequence:
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Remedy:
DEALER WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE INCORRECT FRONT SUSPENSION COIL SPRINGS WITHOUT CHARGE. |
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Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
Notes:
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