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Recalls for Oldsmobile CUTLASS 1978

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EQUIPMENT: certain honeywell fram racing brand hp4 and hp8 oil filters that were manufactured from may 25, 2006, through september 14, 2007, and sold for use as replacement equipment for vehicles list above. the affected filters are marked with a date code a61451 through a72571 sequentially. the date code and part number appear on the filter housing. fram racing hp4 and hp8 oil filters not bearing a date code in this range are not affected by this recall. the gasket of the oil filter becomes more pliable under high temperatures and pressures.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC : FOUNDATION COMPONENTS : DRUM : WHEEL CYLINDERS: excessive enlargement of the wheel cylinder pilot hole in the rear brake backing plate could allow the wheel cylinder to rotate and cause loss of brake fluid. consequence of defect: a loss of brake fluid leads to loss of rear brake action, creating the potential for an accident. front brakes would remain operational.
SUSPENSION : FRONT : WHEEL BEARING: under certain driving conditions, these vehicles can experience temperatures in the front wheel outer bearing area which can affect the wheel bearing grease. this can result in inadequate lubrication of the bearing. this condition may be further aggravated by improper adjustment of the front wheel spindle nut.
POWER TRAIN : AXLE ASSEMBLY : AXLE SHAFT: rear axle assembly may have axles that were improperly manufactured. this condition may result in separation of the axle shaft and wheel assembly from the vehicle.
SUSPENSION : REAR: the bolts that attach the lower rear control arm to the frame may fracture. the rear control arm supports and positions the rear axle. fracture of the bolts would allow the control arm to drop free.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING : COOLING SYSTEM : FAN: the hub portion of the fan blade assembly could crack due to high stress levels generated during engine operating conditions. eventually, the blade could break apart at the hub and blade pieces could be propelled into the engine. if the hood is open while the engine is running, the fragments would be free to fly from the vehicle.

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