Recalls for 1990 Oldsmobile Toronado

DEFECT #1 - SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBING

Posted on: 1995-06-01
Description
The front outer shoulder belt web sew stop can become stuck in the retractor.  The belt can be difficult to pull out of the retractor and some occupants may not be able to fasten the belt.

Consequence
This condition can prevent a person from using their restraint system resulting in an increased risk of injury in an accident.

Corrective Action
Dealer will install a webbing stop button if the customer requests repair.

Notes
System: interior; shoulder belts.vehicle description: passenger vehicles.note: if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and the remedy is not provided free of charge within a reasonable time, please contact buick at 1-800-521-7300; oldsmobile at 1-800-442-6537; orcadillac at 1-800-458-8006.  Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.

DEFECT #2 - POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:FLOOR SHIFT

Posted on: 1990-09-18
Description
Transaxle shift control cable may disengage from the from the floor shift control with loss of gear indicator reference and shift selector operation.

Consequence
Driver would not be able to determine actual gearposition the transaxle is in, which could result in unexpected vehicle movementand an accident without prior warning.

Corrective Action
Install a transaxle shift control cable retaining clip to prevent cable disengagement.

Notes
System: transaxle; shift control cable.vehicle description: passenger cars.

DEFECT #3 - AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

Posted on: 1990-11-01
Description
Threaded inflator components may have been damaged during assembly which may allow components to separate when inflator receives a signal to deploy the air bag.

Consequence
Inflator component separation allows hot combustion gasesto escape into the passenger compartment which could result in injuries to vehicle occupants.

Corrective Action
Replace air bag modules containing potentially defective inflators.

Notes
Note:this campaign was initiated by trw, inc., manufacturer of the air bag module system:air bag modules.vehicle description: passenger cars equipped with driver side supplemental airbag modules.