1983 Cadillac Fleetwood
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
2 recalls name the 1983 Cadillac Fleetwood. Newest first.
The fuel filters were produced with an incorrect threaded fitting. The incorrect fitting IS similiar enough in size that the fuel filter may appear to be correctly threaded onto the fuel line.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Replace the filters with the correct filters.
Remedy
The improper threading could cause a gasoline leak which may result in an underhood fire when exposed to a source of ignition.
Vehicle description: limousines built by empire coach. vehicle alterers label may be missing or incomplete.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Vehicles do not comply with part 567.
Remedy
Add compliance label.
Owner complaints
1 complaints
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- Engine and engine cooling › Cooling system › Radiator assembly · Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline · Equipment › Appliance › Air conditioner · Power train › Manual transmission · Steering › Linkages › Arm › Idler and attachment · Suspension › Front › Wheel bearing
Transmission failed.
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Hydro boost
There is no summary currently available
- Trunk fires
According to reports, the rear exhaust system resonators have a very shortservice life, usually rupturing on the end, very near the floor of thetrunk.hot exhaust gases from the blown resonator reportedly get thefloor of the trunk so hot that fires have resulted.proposed action:open a preliminary analysis===
- Side door fires
Summary of manufacturer information:gm has duplicated a fire using saltwater on the door switches.water may drop from an open window onto theswitch panel on the door armrest.gm reviewing risk, will notify odiby late sept on possible future gm action.analysis:salt water contamination may occur.increased incidents…
Summary of manufacturer information:gm has duplicated a fire using saltwater on the door switches.water may drop from an open window onto theswitch panel on the door armrest.gm reviewing risk, will notify odiby late sept on possible future gm action.analysis:salt water contamination may occur.increased incidents arereported in the winter months.salt water may provide a conductive pathbelow current rating of fuse but sufficient to overheat switch panel.status: gm recalled e-body convertibles (87v-167).gm response to11/23/87 ir dated 12/15/87. Ea closed 2/18/88.===
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