1990 Cadillac Fleetwood
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
2 recalls name the 1990 Cadillac Fleetwood. Newest first.
Certain honeywell fram racing brand HP4 and HP8 oil filters that were manufactured from may 25, 2006, through september 14, 2007, and sold for use as replacement equipment for vehicles list above. the affected filters are marked with a date code a61451 through a72571 sequentially. the date code and part number appear on the filter housing. fram racing…
Risk and remedy
Risk
This condition may cause inadequate sealing and loss of engine oil, possibly resulting in a fire.
Remedy
Honeywell will replace the affected oil filters free of charge. the recall began during november 2007. owners can contact fram customer service toll-free at 1-800-890-2075.
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).
Owner complaints
21 complaints3 involved a crash1 involved a fire
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly › Mounting
1990 fleetwood had an error in the fuel system.*mr the fuel tube mounted from the body to fuel pressure regulator, at the fuel pressure regulator there was suppose to be security connection between the fuel tube and the pressure regulator, the connection did not tightened properly, it connected, but did not secure the tube to the regulator. * ph *jb
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
While driving 35 mph consumer applied brakes and brakes failed, ABS light had come on. dealer replaced 1 module, accumulator and pump.*ak *slc
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline · Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly
The vehicle stalls when exiting from the highway consumer has had the fuel pressure checked and fuel rail changed but problem still exist. nlm
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
When brakes were applied under normal braking, pedal became hard, resulting in extended stopping distance which caused a minor collision. brake light was on prior to the incident. the dealer has been notified. *ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic
ABS brakes failed.
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
While starting the vehicle the ABS brake lights would not go out, the vehicle did not have braking power. This problem has continued. Please provid further details. *Ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
Going 60mph, when started to slow down. Applied brakes & nothing happened. Had no brakes. Was exiting when brakes failed. Had taken vehicle to dealer & the mechanic had to replace the ABS brake pump & motor. *ak
- Tires
Michelin front tires started to tear.
- Vehicle speed control › Linkages
While driving vehicle suddenly accelerated up tp 90 mph. the dealer has been notified. *ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
When driving at different speeds goes to apply brakes, feels as though brakes will not stop in case of an emergency braking situation. This IS a intermittent problem which can result in an accident. *ak *slc
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
Complete ABS brake failure. *ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
Driving 35mph, applied the brakes, they locked. Vehicle continued moving; went into gas station & hit parked vehicle. took to dealer 1ST time it happened. Replaced brake system. *ak when brakes are applied quickly at any speed, pedal becomes hard and vehicle won't stop. *slc
- Structure › Body › Door
Automtic door lock malfunctioned. *ak
- Electrical system › Ignition › Switch
'Electrical smell entered passenger's comparment and smoke illuminated from the steering column. dealerships findings : electrical wiring switch. *ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
When applying the ABS brakes in a sudden stop, with speeds of 30 to 35mph, the pedal continued to maneuver, causing an extending stopping distance, resulting in an accident. *ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
When applying the ABS brakes the pedal becomes intermiittently very hard to apply, causing extended stopping distance, please give further details. *ak
- Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly
Gas tank leak.
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components
While driving at 5MPH, lost control an braking system on the car. Please describe. *ak
- Electrical system › Wiring › Interior/under dash
Can not see the reading on the dash board when headlights are used in day light. tt
- Visibility › Power window devices and controls
Power door locks failure, cannot open from inside or outside. tt
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
Experiencing intermittent ABS failure. tt
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Throttle linkage interfer
There is no summary currently available
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 634999Diagnosis of cracked or broken transmission case. 2006 and prior cars and light duty trucks.
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