1978 Cadillac Fleetwood
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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These records cover every 1978 Cadillac Fleetwood. To see whether one car still needs a recall repair, decode its VIN or check it with NHTSA.
Recalls
2 recalls name the 1978 Cadillac Fleetwood. Newest first.
If paper or other combustible materials are placed in the instrument panel ashtray receptacle, they could become ignited and flames from the fire may reach the interior of the instrument panel.
Risk and remedy
Remedy
Owner will be sent a metal heat shield to be installed above the instrument panel, either by the owner or by the dealer.
Some of the involved vehicles fail to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 104, "windshield wiping and washing systems". The windshield washer bottle on the involved vehicles may crack and allow washer fluid to drain out.
Risk and remedy
Remedy
Dealer will inspect the washer bottle and, if necessary, replace it without charge to owner.
Owner complaints
1 complaints1 injuries
Latest complaints
- Structure › Body › Hatchback/liftgate › Support device/strut
Automatic latch on truck support released and fell down on plantiffs fingers. tt
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