Cadillac Brougham 1988
Model Brougham made in 1988 by Cadillac got 2 consumer complains there is 1 investigation as well as 9 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to seat belts, structure. The car had one investigation (vehicle speed control). There were some recalls concerningseat belts, service brakes, hydraulic and vehicle speed control. The car has one 5.0l engine.
Model 1988
| Engine [L] | Cylinders | Transmission | Drive | Estimate MPG (city/highway/combined) | Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined) | Fuel | Fuel cost | Class | Release date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ( 5.0L) | 8 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | RWD | 17/24/20 | 19/31/23 | Regular | $ 750 | 6 | 870904 |
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - RETRACTOR | ||||||||||||||||
| 87V185000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 08/01/1987 to 08/01/1987 | V (Vehicle) | 5234 | 12/14/1987 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 12/04/1987 | 12/11/1987 | 571 | 209 | |||||
| Defect Summary | Rear seat belt shoulder retractor assembly may not lock when subjected to the acceleration required by fmvss no. 209. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This increases likelihood of injury to seat occupant.vehicles do not comply with fmvss no. 209. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Replace rear seat shoulder belt retractor assembly, as necessary. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: rear seat belts/fmvss no. 209vehicle description: passenger cars. | |||||||||||||||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DRUM | ||||||||||||||||
| 91V011000 | MOLONEY COACH BUILDERS | from 09/01/1986 to 12/01/1990 | V (Vehicle) | 244 | 01/14/1991 | OVSC | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 01/11/1991 | 02/04/1991 | 571 | 105 | |||||
| Defect Summary | Limousine failed to meet stopping distance requirements of fmvss 105. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Increased stopping distance could result in an accident;vehicles do not comply with fmvss 105. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Replace original rear wheel brake cylinder with a larger cylinder. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: hydraulic brakes; fmvss 105.vehicle description: 60 inch added stretch limousines. | |||||||||||||||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DRUM - WHEEL CYLINDERS | ||||||||||||||||
| 91V096000 | ULTRA LIMOUSINES | from 01/01/1987 to 12/01/1990 | V (Vehicle) | 28 | OVSC | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 06/14/1991 | 06/27/1991 | 571 | 105 | ||||||
| Defect Summary | Rear wheel brake cylinders are too small to allow for proper braking. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Stopping distance requirements of fmvss 105 are not metwith power braking assist unit inoperative. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Replace original 1 rear wheel brake cylinder with a 1 1/16 cylinder. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: hydraulic brakes; fmvss 105.vehicle description: limousine conversions. | |||||||||||||||
| 91V094000 | LIMOUSINE WERKS, INC. | from 06/01/1989 to 02/01/1991 | V (Vehicle) | 186 | 08/21/1991 | OVSC | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 06/14/1991 | 06/27/1991 | 571 | 105 | |||||
| Defect Summary | Rear wheel brake cylinders are too small to allow for proper braking. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Stopping distance requirements of fmvss 105 were not metwith power braking assist unit inoperative. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Replace original 1 rear wheel brake cylinder with a 1 1/16 cylinder. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: hydraulic brakes; fmvss 105.vehicle description: limousine conversions. | |||||||||||||||
| 92V152000 | NATIONAL COACH ENGINEERIN | from 09/01/1986 to 10/01/1989 | V (Vehicle) | 167 | 03/19/1993 | OVSC | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 10/20/1992 | 10/30/1992 | 571 | 105 | |||||
| Defect Summary | The increased weight of the stretch conversion limousines requires larger diameter rear wheel brake cylinders than those installed in the factory. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | The vehicles do not meet the stopping distancerequirements of fmvss 105, hydraulic brake systems. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Replace the existing rear wheel brake cylinders with larger diameter brake cylinders. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: brakes; rear brake cylinders; fmvss 105.vehicle description: stretch limousine conversions. | |||||||||||||||
| 91V100000 | DABRYAN COACH BUILDERS | from 09/01/1987 to 02/01/1991 | V (Vehicle) | 61 | 09/17/1991 | OVSC | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 06/14/1991 | 06/27/1991 | 571 | 105 | |||||
| Defect Summary | ||||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Stopping distance requirements of fmvss 105 are not metwith power braking assist unit inoperative. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Replace original 1 rear wheel brake cylinder with a 1 1/16 cylinder. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: hydraulic brakes; fmvss 105.vehicle description: rear wheel brake cylinders are too small to allow forproper braking. | |||||||||||||||
| 91V101000 | ALLEN COACHWORKS | from 10/01/1986 to 02/01/1991 | V (Vehicle) | 205 | OVSC | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 06/14/1991 | 06/27/1991 | 571 | 105 | ||||||
| Defect Summary | ||||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Stopping distance requirements of fmvss 105 are not metwith power braking assist unit inoperative. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Replace original 1 rear wheel brake cylinder with a 1 1/16 cylinder. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: hydraulic brakes; fmvss 105.vehicle description: rear wheel brake cylinders are too small to allow forproper braking. | |||||||||||||||
| 91V093000 | ROYALE LIMOUSINE MFRS. | from 10/01/1988 to 10/01/1990 | V (Vehicle) | 14 | 09/23/1991 | OVSC | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 06/14/1991 | 06/27/1991 | 571 | 105 | |||||
| Defect Summary | Rear wheel brake cylinders are too small to allow for proper braking. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Stopping distance requirements of fmvss 105 are not metwith power assist braking units inoperative. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Replace original 1 rear wheel brake cylinder with a 1 1/16 cylinder. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: hydraulic brakes; fmvss 105.vehicle description: limousine conversions. | |||||||||||||||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | ||||||||||||||||
| 89V102000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 08/01/1983 to 02/01/1988 | V (Vehicle) | 1755897 | 07/20/1989 | ODI | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 06/16/1989 | 07/25/1989 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | A small nylon bushing in the cruise control servo bail may slip out of place, causing intermittent and unexpected increases in engine speed or dieseling (engine run on with ignition off). | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Servo rod assembly could catch on engine components andresult in a stuck throttle with potential for a vehicle crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Install a new bushing in cruise control servo bail. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System:cruise control.vehicle description:passenger vehicles equipped with cruise control andcertain gasoline and diesel engines. | |||||||||||||||
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - LINKAGES | ||||||
| C89001 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 03/06/1989 | 01/16/1990 | THROTTLE NON-RETURN | ||
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| SEAT BELTS | |||
| Passenger's side seatbelt would not release, causing passenger to become trapped in seat, resulting in safety hazard. *ak | |||
| STRUCTURE - FRAME AND MEMBERS | |||
| Main frame had disintegrated, causing the rear axle to break off, resulting in loss of control. *ak | |||