The 1980 Oldsmobile Omega has two recalls, the more serious being a braking defect where applying the brake pedal can trigger premature rear wheel skid, causing the back of the vehicle to slide out of its lane.
The second recall affects manual transmission models only: a weak spring in the self-adjusting clutch mechanism can slip and prevent the clutch from fully releasing when the pedal is pressed to the floor, making it difficult or impossible to disengage the engine from the drivetrain while shifting.
At a glance
What can fail
The rear wheels may lock up and skid when you apply the brakes, causing the back of the vehicle to slide sideways out of its lane.
What the fix does
No remedy description available.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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At a glance
What can fail
The pawl spring in the self-adjusting clutch mechanism has insufficient tension, which can cause the clutch to slip and fail to disengage fully when you press the pedal to the floor.
What the fix does
No remedy description available.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
