1988 Cadillac Fleetwood
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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These records cover every 1988 Cadillac Fleetwood. To see whether one car still needs a recall repair, decode its VIN or check it with NHTSA.
Recalls
3 recalls name the 1988 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.
Owner complaints
3 complaints1 involved a crash1 injuries
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Electrical system › Ignition › Switch · Vehicle speed control
Throttle plate stuck at 60 miles per hour. Pieces of a.i.r. Pump vanes found stuck in throttle plate. This was a potentially a deadly situation had there been more traffic on the road. The ignition had to be turned off to stop the car. This of course killed all power to steering and braking. The a.i.r. Pump and a.i.r. Switching valve had to be replaced debri cleaned out of all hoses. *ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
ABS brake system leaks due to the cast aluminum pump housing being porous or defective, causing total brake failure.
- Vehicle speed control › Accelerator pedal
Auto-tran: gas pedal stuck in open position as driver started car, shifted from park to drive; vehicle lurch forward; hit tree, totaled vehicle. *ak
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.===
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