How do I know if my 1991 Oldsmobile Cutlass-cruiser has a recall?

To know if your 1991 Oldsmobile Cutlass-cruiser has an open recall, start by entering your vehicle's VIN or license plate in our Safety Recall Checker. We will find recalls that affect your vehicle and need to be repaired.

How do I check my VIN for recalls for free?

Check your 1991 Oldsmobile Cutlass-cruiser VIN for free by entering it into our Safety Recall Checker.

What happens if my 1991 Oldsmobile Cutlass-cruiser has an open recall?

If your 1991 Oldsmobile Cutlass-cruiser is affected by a recall, it means that NHTSA and the manufacturer have identified an issue with your vehicle. After you check your vehicle, you can contact a dealership to schedule a repair.

How long does a recall take to fix?

How long it takes to fix a recall depends on the exact repairs needed. Something simple like a software update can be done in minutes, but complex mechanical repairs may take days or weeks. Ask the dealership when you schedule your appointment.

Do you need a warranty for a recall?

Your 1991 Oldsmobile Cutlass-cruiser does not need to be under warranty to get recalls fixed. Recalls for safety-related items on your 1991 Oldsmobile Cutlass-cruiser are taken care of by Oldsmobile at no cost to you even if your vehicle warranty has expired or if you are not the original owner of the vehicle.

How long does a recall last on a car?

A recall does not expire as long as the vehicle manufacturer remains in business or continues to make the replacement parts. Generally, recalls can be fixed for free up to 15 years after your car's date of manufacture.

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1991 Oldsmobile Cutlass Cruiser

8 Recalls

NHTSA 00V-189 · OEM 00061/00065

1990-1991 Buick Regal Chevrolet Lumina Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme Recall 00V189000

713,435 Potential Units Affected

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.

Vehicles Affected: 1990 Buick Regal, 1991 Buick Regal and 8 others

NHTSA 97V-058 · OEM 97016

1990-1991 Buick Regal Chevrolet Lumina APV Oldsmobile Silhouette Recall 97V058000

676,535 Potential Units Affected

IF THIS WERE TO OCCUR WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION, A VEHICLE CRASH COULD RESULT.

Vehicles Affected: 1990 Buick Regal, 1991 Buick Regal and 16 others

NHTSA 95V-173

1990-1996 Oldsmobile Cutlass Cruiser Buick Century Chevrolet Celebrity Recall 95V173000

2,216,325 Potential Units Affected

CONSEQUENCE OF NON-COMPLIANCE: IN A COLLISON, STRESS CAN CAUSE THE ATTACHMENT METAL TO TEAR AND ALLOW THE ANCHORAGE TO SEPARATE FROM THE BODY OF THE VEHICLE. THE SAFETY BELT MAY NOT PROTECT AN OCCUPANT IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH.

Vehicles Affected: 1991 Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera, 1991 Oldsmobile Cutlass Calais and 19 others

NHTSA 92V-124

1990-1991 Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera Buick Century Chevrolet Celebrity Recall 92V124000

319,181 Potential Units Affected

THE HIGH CURRENT CAUSED BY THE ELECTRICAL SHORT WELDS THECIRCUIT BREAKER ELEMENTS TOGETHER IN THE CLOSED POSITION, LEAVING THE CIRCUITUNPROTECTED AND GENERATING SUFFICIENT HEAT TO BURN THE WIRE INSULATION ANDIGNITE THE SEAT CUSHION MATERIAL.

Vehicles Affected: 1991 Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera, 1991 Oldsmobile Cutlass Calais and 7 others

NHTSA 92V-094

1991-1992 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser Buick Roadmaster Chevrolet Caprice Recall 92V094000

219,571 Potential Units Affected

IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE EXPOSED STEELSUB-PLATE CAN CUT THE SAFETY BELT WEBBING RESULTING IN INCREASED POSSIBILITYAND/OR SEVERITY OF INJURY TO THE AFFECTED SEAT OCCUPANT.

Vehicles Affected: 1991 Oldsmobile Cutlass Cruiser, 1992 Buick Roadmaster and 3 others

NHTSA 92V-043

1991 Oldsmobile Cutlass Cruiser Buick Skylark Pontiac Grand Am Recall 92V043000

37,030 Potential Units Affected

THE ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE WILL FAIL FROM OVERHEATINGAND COULD RESULT IN A FIRE HAZARD INSIDE THE DOOR PANEL.

Vehicles Affected: 1991 Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera, 1991 Oldsmobile Cutlass Calais and 3 others

NHTSA 92V-003

1991 Buick Regal Chevrolet Cavalier Oldsmobile Cutlass Cruiser Recall 92V003000

347,866 Potential Units Affected

THE SEAT OCCUPANT FACES INCREASED RISK OF INJURY IN THEEVENT OF A SUDDEN STOP OR ACCIDENT.

Vehicles Affected: 1991 Buick Regal, 1991 Chevrolet Lumina and 6 others

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Recall FAQs

If your 1991 Oldsmobile Cutlass-cruiser is affected by a new safety recall, Oldsmobile will attempt to contact you by sending you a notice in the mail. This notice will detail the defect, when parts for repair will be ready, how to get your car fixed, and whether your unrepaired car is currently safe to drive or not.

If you aren't the original owner, have changed addresses, or have never visited your local dealership for service or maintenance, then you most likely will not receive a recall notice in the mail.

Another way to know whether your 1991 Oldsmobile Cutlass-cruiser has an open recall is to enter your VIN or license plate into the RepairPal Safety Recall Checker above. The VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) is a 17-digit alphanumeric code that can be found on the bottom edge of your car's windshield, on the driver's side. It can also be found on your vehicle's registration card.

You can check your 1991 Oldsmobile Cutlass-cruiser for recalls by entering your VIN or license plate into the RepairPal Safety Recall Checker found above. The VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) is a unique 17-digit alphanumeric identification code on the bottom edge of your car’s windshield, on the driver’s side. It can also be found on your vehicle’s registration card.

Checking your VIN is the best way to find out if your car is affected by any recalls. Identical vehicles of the same make, model, year, and trim may not be affected by the same recall. A VIN is unique to a specific vehicle.

Your 1991 Oldsmobile Cutlass-cruiser is affected by a recall if the manufacturer or the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has decided that a problem with your car makes it a safety risk or fails to meet safety standards. When this happens, the vehicle manufacturer is obligated to fix your vehicle.

Normally, you will receive a letter in the mail that explains the recall and how to get the defect fixed promptly and at no charge to you. The letter will explain what the exact defect is, when the parts will be ready, how to get your car fixed, and whether your car is safe to drive or not.

But in many cases, the manufacturer won't know you own an affected vehicle, which is why you should check your 1991 Oldsmobile Cutlass-cruiser for safety recalls frequently.

Use our Safety Recall Checker to check your 1991 Oldsmobile Cutlass-cruiser for open recalls.

How long it takes to fix a recall depends on many different factors:

How many vehicles are affected by the recall? How complex is the problem to fix? How many different parts are involved in the repair? Are the repair parts available? Has the dealership received the parts for the repair yet? Do dealership technicians have training to conduct the specific repair? How many recalled cars can the dealer repair each day (while also doing their daily service business)?

Recalls are unrelated to your warranty coverage. Any recalls that are issued for safety-related items on your 1991 Oldsmobile Cutlass-cruiser will be repaired by the vehicle manufacturer at no cost to you. Even if your vehicle's warranty has expired and you are not the original owner of the vehicle, you are still eligible to have any open safety recalls on your vehicle repaired.

You can check for any open recalls on your 1991 Oldsmobile Cutlass-cruiser by entering its VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) or license plate number into the RepairPal Safety Recall Checker above. If there are any open recalls on your vehicle, contact a dealer as soon as possible to have repairs done.

Safety recalls that address a defective part or system on your 1991 Oldsmobile Cutlass-cruiser that came from the factory do not expire and can generally be fixed up to 15 years after the date of manufacture. Even if you are not the original owner, you can have repairs done to resolve any open recalls. This is important, especially if the recalls are safety-related. The only exceptions are if the carmaker is no longer in business or if the dealership can no longer get the needed parts. Recall repairs are generally free up to 15 years after the date of manufacture.

To check whether there are any open recalls on your 1991 Oldsmobile Cutlass-cruiser, enter its VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) or license plate number into the RepairPal Safety Recall Checker here. Your 1991 Oldsmobile Cutlass-cruiser VIN can be found at the base of the windshield or on your registration card. If there are any open recalls on your vehicle, contact a dealer as soon as possible to have repairs done.