1989 Cadillac Fleetwood
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
2 recalls name the 1989 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.
Owner complaints
15 complaints
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Latest complaints
- Tires › Tread/belt
I reported and sent the failed tire (6/13 incident) to firestone. at their insistence and promise to reimburse me for replacement tires, I bought 3 new tires. firestone's reply denies that tread separation IS manufacturer's fault and refuses to reimburse me for cost of new tires or repair to vehicle.*ak (dot number: vdm0a1b206 tiresize: p205/70r15)
- Electrical system
Air will blow, constantly changing vents by itself, the panel lights flash, and the climate system can't be controlled, possibly an electrical problem. *slc
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak
- Steering › Hydraulic power assist system · Structure › Frame and members
Consumer was traveling about 35mph and she lost control of the vehicle because power steering was gone. also, underneath the column frame fell apart, it was holding on by a few bolts. *ak *ML
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
Anti-lock brake system failed, vehicle will not stop when the brakes applied at any speed over 40 mph. *yc
- Vehicle speed control › Accelerator pedal
While traveling at40-45 mph accelerator suddenly got stuck in open position, causing the vehicle to keep accelerating. To stop vehicle was placed in neutral and the key was turned off. Dealer has not been contacted. *ak
- Vehicle speed control › Cruise control
Sudden acceleration, vehicle accelerated from, 45 to 75 mph due to faulty idle motor/replaced.
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline
While traveling in the vehicle 55 mph the engine idles without indications to 85 mph. Consumer had to turn vehicle off to gain control. *ak
- Electrical system › Wiring › Fuses and circuit breakers
While drving at night would notice the panel lights kept getting dimmer. Had called & spoke to service manager & was informed to bring vehicle in to check it over. *Ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
Anti-lock brakes failed, pedal goes to the floor with no brake control.
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Power assist › Vacuum
Power assist booster of the brake has failed at different times while driving on the highway.please describe details. *ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Disc › Rotor
Brake system failure, defective rotors, equipped with ABS brakes. tt
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
ABS pump motor had to be replaced. tt
- Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly
Gas tank split in the seam at the right tank on the original and replacement, resulting in gas leak. tt
- Vehicle speed control
Throttle stuck and hit three other cars. tt
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