1990 Cadillac Eldorado
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
4 recalls name the 1990 Cadillac Eldorado. Newest first.
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.
Risk and remedy
Risk
This condition can prevent a person from using their restraint system resulting in an increased risk of injury in an accident.
Remedy
Dealer will install a webbing stop button if the customer requests repair.
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.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Inflator component separation allows hot combustion gasesto escape into the passenger compartment which could result in injuries to vehicle occupants.
Remedy
Replace air bag modules containing potentially defective inflators.
Transaxle shift control cable may disengage from the from the floor shift control with loss of gear indicator reference and shift selector operation.
Risk and remedy
Risk
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.
Remedy
Install a transaxle shift control cable retaining clip to prevent cable disengagement.
Misaligned rear seat safety belt shoulder retractor assemblies could cause pendulum interference, causing the belt to remain in locked position or to travel freely without locking.
Risk and remedy
Risk
In the event of a panic stop or accident, if the belt retractor inertia lock does not engage, the rear seat occupant would have an increased likelihood of injury.
Remedy
Realign rear shoulder belt retractor assembly.
Owner complaints
3 complaints1 involved a fire
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Latest complaints
- Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Fuel pump
While driving consumer smelled gas fumes inside the vehicle. Then, vehicle stalled. The dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem. *ak
- Electrical system › Wiring › Front underhood
Car heater stopped working 7 days later stated working that day started on fire total loss
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine
The vehicle stalled without warning. *jb
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