1984 Cadillac Cimarron

Recalls

2 recalls name the 1984 Cadillac Cimarron. Newest first.

• Fuel system, gasoline

  May 19, 2006NHTSA 06E04300088,303 vehiclesEquipment

  Certain replacement fuel filters, fram brand name p/n g3727, with date codes x52911 through x60801 sequentially or x600141 and a mexico country or origin marking on the fuel filter housing manufactured from october 18, 2005, through march 21, 2006, sold for use on the vehicles listed above and on certain school buses. (to see the school bus engine sizes…

  Risk and remedy

  Risk

  This condition may cause an inadequate seal at the connection, potentially leading to a fuel leak. In the presence of an ignition source, a fire could occur.

  Remedy

  Honeywell will notify owners and replace the fuel filters free of charge. the recall began on october 18, 2006. owners may contact fram customer service at 1-800-890-2075 (option 1).

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• Seats

  May 7, 1987NHTSA 87V0790001,136,407 vehicles

  The metal floor pan anchor bar could fatigue and break around the left front outer seat adjuster stud of the drivers seat, allowing the stud to separate from the floor pan anchor bar.

  Risk and remedy

  Risk

  Drivers seat could tip rearward unexpectedly; this couldresult in loss of control and a vehicle crash without prior warning.

  Remedy

  Install a reinforcement bracket on the floor pan anchor bar at the left front outer seat adjuster position of the drivers seat.

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Owner complaints

What owners report most

1. Electrical system1
2. Structure1

Latest complaints

• May 14, 1997PAFire
  Electrical system › Wiring › Front underhood · Structure › Body › Door

  While driving experienced electrical system front wiring harness failure when underside burst into flames, short circuiting power door locks, making it impossible to open doors from inside, motorist was able to open door from outside only to get driver and passenger out of vehicle safely. *ak

Defect investigations

NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.

• Headlamp switch failure

  PE88027Opened Feb 9, 1988Closed May 11, 1988

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• Power st. Assist

  EA87006Opened Dec 16, 1986Closed Sep 19, 1988
  Summary of information from the manufacturer:gm has developed a splitring field repair kit and IS extending the warranry on all 1982-84 a,j, and x, body cars and 1985 c,body cars.the warranty applies to carsthat are for 50,000 miles or 5 yrs.it includes reimbursement for previousrepairs.analysis:wearing of the rack…

  Summary of information from the manufacturer:gm has developed a splitring field repair kit and IS extending the warranry on all 1982-84 a,j, and x, body cars and 1985 c,body cars.the warranty applies to carsthat are for 50,000 miles or 5 yrs.it includes reimbursement for previousrepairs.analysis:wearing of the rack and pinion housing and low ambient tempcan cause temporary loss of power assist.teflon o rings fail to sealoff internal pressure.status:evaluating the extended warranty offer by gm.======

• Sudden accel

  EA87007Opened Dec 16, 1986Closed Aug 7, 1987

  Summary of information from manufacturer:analysis:status: gm responded by letter dated 12 february 1987.ea closed on8/7/87.===

• Sudden acceleration

  DP86019Opened Sep 12, 1986Closed Dec 22, 1986

  There is no summary currently available

• Seat track lock

  EA86023Opened Aug 1, 1986Closed Jun 1, 1987Recall 87V079000

  There is no summary currently available

• Engine compartment fires

  PE85016Opened Dec 3, 1984Closed Mar 22, 1985Recall 85V034000

  There is no summary currently available

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