1983 Cadillac Seville
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
3 recalls name the 1983 Cadillac Seville. 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.
The fusible link, which protects electrical components connected through the ignition switch, could come open while rear window defogger IS in operation. If twilight sentinel switch IS on and headlight switch IS off, an open link will result in loss of headlights.
Risk and remedy
Remedy
Dealer will replace defective fusible link with an improved type.
During windshield wiper operation, the noise suppresion capacitor in the wiper motor relay may overheat.
Risk and remedy
Remedy
The dealer will modify the windshield wiper motor delay relay by removing the noise suppresion capacitor. This will be done free of charge.
Owner complaints
2 complaints
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Latest complaints
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline
Intermittent stalling. *Dsh
- Suspension › Front › Control arm › Lower arm
Lower control arm broke at wheel, fell onto ground; vehicle was stopped at light, otherwise would have happened on freeway. tt
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