Cadillac Cimarron 1982

Model Cimarron made in 1982 by Cadillac got 4 investigations as well as 1 recall. The car had some investigations: engine and engine cooling and steering. There was one recall concerning fuel system, gasoline .

Model 1982

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY - FILLER PIPE AND CAP
82V021000GENERAL MOTORS CORP.from 02/01/1981 to 01/01/1982V (Vehicle)51932903/15/1982MFRGENERAL MOTORS CORP.03/08/198203/12/1982
Defect SummaryUnder certaain conditions, the hose clamps on the fuel tank filler pipe and fuel tank filler vent pipe could fracture. the fracture of these clamps could cause fuel leakage at any of the four pipe to hose connections. leakage can occur during refueling, or while driving, if the fuel tank is above 3/4 full.
Consequence Summary
Corrective SummaryDealer will inspect and replace the hose clamps on the fuel tank filler pipe and vent pipe at no cost to owner.
NotesVehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: fuel; fuel tank, filler and vent pipes.consequences of defect: if an ignition source is present when fuel leakageoccurs, a fire could start and cause vehicle damage and serious personalinjury.note: until the vehicle can be inspected and the necessary modifications aremade, the fuel tank should not be filled more than 3/4 full. also, the dealershould be contacted immediately if any fuel leakage is detected.

Investigations


NHTSA IDManufacturerDate openDate closeSubjectRecall campaign
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
EA83010GENERAL MOTORS CORP.02/25/198312/08/1983FUEL LINE LEAK
 There is no summary currently available
STEERING
EA87006GENERAL MOTORS CORP.12/16/198609/19/1988POWER ST. ASSIST
 There is no summary currently available
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - LINKAGES
DP86019GENERAL MOTORS CORP.09/12/198612/22/1986SUDDEN ACCELERATION
 Sudden acceleration
EA87007GENERAL MOTORS CORP.12/16/198608/07/1987SUDDEN ACCEL
 There is no summary currently available