1986 Cadillac Fleetwood
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
5 recalls name the 1986 Cadillac Fleetwood. Newest first.
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).
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.
Safety belts (type 1 lap belts) for rear facing seats were not installed.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Lack of restraints could contribute to otherwise preventable injury and would not comply with fmvss 209 and 210.
Remedy
Install safety belts for rear facing seats.
The push-pull headlight switch may have electrical contacts which allow an intermittent headlight circuit causing headlight to flicker or suddenly go out. consequence of defect: sudden loss of the headlights under…
A wiring harness located under the instrument panel may not have been properly secured in its retainer and could interfere with the accelerator lever. consequence of defect: this could prevent the throttle…
Owner complaints
7 complaints1 involved a crash2 involved a fire1 injuries
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Electrical system · Fuel system, gasoline · Seat belts · Vehicle speed control
My vehicle accelerates by itself while driving, when I change it from drive to reverse and when I press on my brakes at a stop light feels like IS still accelerating and wants to go faster. I had two accidents because of this reason. now my transmission IS not changing gear anymore and this…
My vehicle accelerates by itself while driving, when I change it from drive to reverse and when I press on my brakes at a stop light feels like IS still accelerating and wants to go faster. I had two accidents because of this reason. now my transmission IS not changing gear anymore and this vehicle IS at the mechanic for this reason. I'm having problems with the electrical system, fuel system but it was fixed by my mechanic. my main concern IS the seat belts driver side and front passenger. *tr
- Visibility › Windshield
Vehicle brought to dealership to repair water leak at windshield, after the windsheild was removed, advanced rust was found in the pinchweld area, particularly on passenger's side, owner advised not to drive vehicle. cj
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline
When the car IS over 60mhr it turnes off, also most of the time it turnes off when it IS veary hot out side and when I want to tern it on again it go like about 30sec on then it turnes off again. sometimes when I let it off for like about an hour it turns on again and sometimes it will turn off agian.
- Electrical system › Ignition › Module
Steering column has caught fire twice, blower has been disconnected. Possible cause defective computer. *ak
- Wheels
Left rear wheel came off, vehicle attempted to stop but slid off road into ditch. (ohio state police report)
- Electrical system › Wiring › Front underhood
The vehicle caught on fire from underhood near the fire wall on the passenger side. Please describe. *ak
- Fuel system, gasoline › Carburetor system
Coolant light came on, noticed leakage. Dealerships diagnosis intake manifold gasket. tt
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Anti lock brakes
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- Sudden acceleration
Status:analysis of information from the manufacturer IS in progress.however, neither nhtsa of gm has identified a failure or malfunction thatcould result in unintended acceleration.some vehicles in this group werefound potentially subject to throttle cable restrictions, and wererecalled along with h cars with similar problems.investigation iscontinuing.===
- Hydro boost
There is no summary currently available
- Hydroboost failure
Subject vehicles:caprice, caprice classic, custom cruiser, deville,electra, estate wagon, fleetwood, lesabre, ninety-eight, parisienne,park avenue.(all 1984-86 gm vehicles equipped with hydroboost II systems)analysis:consumer complaints allege several problems involving the powersteering and power brake systems of…
Subject vehicles:caprice, caprice classic, custom cruiser, deville,electra, estate wagon, fleetwood, lesabre, ninety-eight, parisienne,park avenue.(all 1984-86 gm vehicles equipped with hydroboost II systems)analysis:consumer complaints allege several problems involving the powersteering and power brake systems of these vehicles.these problemsinclude: power steering fluid loss, power brake fluid loss, leakage fromthe hydro-boost II power brake booster, broken booster seals, and mastercylinder failure.all problems seem to be related to the hydro-boost iipower assist system, in which the working fluid provides power assist to boke booster.the effect of these problems could be a loss of steeringcontrol and/or brake effectiveness.status:the voluminous amount of data supplied by gm IS presently being coded by a contractor and should be completed by 12/30/87. Gm data indicated a 50% weibull distribution failure at 50K miles for the piston push-rod seal. This pe looks to have an extrodinarily high frequency, although the severity apears to be low.should be interesting discussing this for upgrade/closure.===
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