Cadillac Cimarron 1984
Model Cimarron made in 1984 by Cadillac got 2 consumer complains there are 6 investigations as well as 2 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system, structure. The car had some investigations: engine and engine cooling, exterior lighting and seats. There were some recalls concerningfuel system, gasoline, seats. The car has one 2.0l engine.
Model 1984
| Engine [L] | Cylinders | Transmission | Drive | Estimate MPG (city/highway/combined) | Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined) | Fuel | Fuel cost | Class | Release date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ( 2.0L) | 4 | Automatic, 3 gears | 23/36/28 | $ 816 | 4 | 83 811 | |||
| ( 2.0L) | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | 27/43/32 | $ 694 | 4 | 83 8 8 | |||
| ( 2.0L) | 4 | Automatic, 3 gears | 23/37/27 | $ 816 | 4 | 83 8 8 | |||
| ( 2.0L) | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | 27/43/32 | $ 694 | 4 | 83 8 8 |
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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | ||||||||||||||||
| 06E043000 | HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL, INC. | E (Equipment) | 88303 | 10/18/2006 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 05/19/2006 | 05/22/2006 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | 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, click on document search and then bus applications). the connector on the fuel filter was not manufactured to honeywell's specification. as a result, the o-ring may not seat correctly on the fuel line. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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). | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | This recall only pertains to aftermarket fram fuel filters and has no relation to any original equipment installed on the vehicles listed.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov. | |||||||||||||||
| SEATS | ||||||||||||||||
| 87V079000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 06/01/1982 to 10/01/1984 | V (Vehicle) | 1136407 | 06/24/1987 | ODI | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 05/07/1987 | 06/01/1987 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | The metal floor pan anchor bar could fatigue and break around the left front outer seat adjuster stud of the drivers seat, allowing the stud to separate from the floor pan anchor bar. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Drivers seat could tip rearward unexpectedly; this couldresult in loss of control and a vehicle crash without prior warning. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Install a reinforcement bracket on the floor pan anchor bar at the left front outer seat adjuster position of the drivers seat. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: drivers seat.vehicle description: passenger cars equipped with manually adjustable driversseat. | |||||||||||||||
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | ||||||
| PE85016 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 12/03/1984 | 03/22/1985 | ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES | 85V034000 | |
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | ||||||
| PE88027 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 02/09/1988 | 05/11/1988 | HEADLAMP SWITCH FAILURE | ||
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
| SEATS | ||||||
| EA86023 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 08/01/1986 | 06/01/1987 | SEAT TRACK LOCK | 87V079000 | |
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
| STEERING | ||||||
| EA87006 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 12/16/1986 | 09/19/1988 | POWER ST. ASSIST | ||
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - LINKAGES | ||||||
| EA87007 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 12/16/1986 | 08/07/1987 | SUDDEN ACCEL | ||
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
| DP86019 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 09/12/1986 | 12/22/1986 | SUDDEN ACCELERATION | ||
| Sudden acceleration | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - FRONT UNDERHOOD | |||
| 04/03/1997 | |||
| While driving experienced electrical system front wiring harness failure when underside burst into flames, short circuiting power door locks, making it impossible to open doors from inside, motorist was able to open door from outside only to get driver and passenger out of vehicle safely. *ak | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR | |||
| 04/03/1997 | |||
| While driving experienced electrical system front wiring harness failure when underside burst into flames, short circuiting power door locks, making it impossible to open doors from inside, motorist was able to open door from outside only to get driver and passenger out of vehicle safely. *ak | |||