1988 Cadillac Brougham
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
9 recalls name the 1988 Cadillac Brougham. Newest first.
The increased weight of the stretch conversion limousines requires larger diameter rear wheel brake cylinders than those installed in the factory.
Risk and remedy
Risk
The vehicles do not meet the stopping distancerequirements of fmvss 105, "hydraulic brake systems".
Remedy
Replace the existing rear wheel brake cylinders with larger diameter brake cylinders.
Rear wheel brake cylinders are too small to allow for proper braking.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Stopping distance requirements of fmvss 105 are not metwith power assist braking units inoperative.
Remedy
Replace original 1" rear wheel brake cylinder with a 1 1/16" cylinder.
Rear wheel brake cylinders are too small to allow for proper braking.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Stopping distance requirements of fmvss 105 were not metwith power braking assist unit inoperative.
Remedy
Replace original 1" rear wheel brake cylinder with a 1 1/16" cylinder.
Rear wheel brake cylinders are too small to allow for proper braking.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Stopping distance requirements of fmvss 105 are not metwith power braking assist unit inoperative.
Remedy
Replace original 1" rear wheel brake cylinder with a 1 1/16" cylinder.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Stopping distance requirements of fmvss 105 are not metwith power braking assist unit inoperative.
Remedy
Replace original 1" rear wheel brake cylinder with a 1 1/16" cylinder.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Stopping distance requirements of fmvss 105 are not metwith power braking assist unit inoperative.
Remedy
Replace original 1" rear wheel brake cylinder with a 1 1/16" cylinder.
Limousine failed to meet stopping distance requirements of fmvss 105.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Increased stopping distance could result in an accident;vehicles do not comply with fmvss 105.
Remedy
Replace original rear wheel brake cylinder with a larger cylinder.
A small nylon bushing in the cruise control servo bail may slip out of place, causing intermittent and unexpected increases in engine speed or dieseling (engine run on with ignition off).
Risk and remedy
Risk
Servo rod assembly could catch on engine components andresult in a stuck throttle with potential for a vehicle crash.
Remedy
Install a new bushing in cruise control servo bail.
Rear seat belt shoulder retractor assembly may not lock when subjected to the acceleration required by fmvss no. 209.
Risk and remedy
Risk
This increases likelihood of injury to seat occupant.vehicles do not comply with fmvss no. 209.
Remedy
Replace rear seat shoulder belt retractor assembly, as necessary.
Owner complaints
2 complaints
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Latest complaints
- Structure › Frame and members
Main frame had disintegrated, causing the rear axle to break off, resulting in loss of control. *ak
- Seat belts
Passenger's side seatbelt would not release, causing passenger to become trapped in seat, resulting in safety hazard. *ak
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Throttle non-return
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