Cadillac Cimarron 1986

Model Cimarron made in 1986 by Cadillac got 6 consumer complains, 1 investigation there are 3 recalls as well as 1 service bulletin. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to equipment, fuel system, gasoline and seat belts. Technical service bulletines regarding service brakes, hydraulic. The car had one investigation (steering). There were some recalls concerningexterior lighting, fuel system, gasoline. The car has 2 modeles with engines 2.0l, 2.8l.

Cimarron year 1986

Model
Recalls
Technical Service Bulletins
Defect investigations
Consumer Complaints

Model 1986

Engine [L]	Cylinders	Transmission	Drive	Estimate MPG (city/highway/combined)	Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined)	Fuel	Fuel cost	Class	Release date
( 2.0L)	4	Lockup/automatic, 3 gears	FWD	22/27/24	24/35/28	Regular	$ 782	4	850820
( 2.0L)	4	Manual, 5 gears	FWD	24/32/27	27/41/31	Regular	$ 694	4	850829
( 2.8L)	6	Lockup/automatic, 3 gears	FWD	18/25/21	20/32/24	Regular	$ 892	4	850820
( 2.8L)	6	Manual, 4 gears	FWD	17/22/19	19/29/23	Regular	$ 986	4	850820

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
EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS - SWITCH
86V056000	GENERAL MOTORS CORP.	from 09/01/1985 to 11/01/1985	V (Vehicle)	93317	05/15/1986	MFR	GENERAL MOTORS CORP.	04/28/1986	05/01/1986
Defect Summary	The push-pull headlight switch may have electrical contacts which allow an intermittent headlight circuit causing headlight to flicker or suddenly go out. consequence of defect: sudden loss of the headlights under severe weather or nighttime driving conditions could reduce driver visibility which might result in a vehicle crash without prior warning. note: also, see nhtsa campaign number 86v131000.
Consequence Summary
Corrective Summary	Replace headlight switch as necessary.
Notes	System: headlight switch. vehicle description: passenger cars, trucks and vans.
86V131000	GENERAL MOTORS CORP.	from 03/01/1986 to 04/01/1986	V (Vehicle)	106111	05/15/1986	MFR	GENERAL MOTORS CORP.	09/19/1986	09/30/1986
Defect Summary	The push pull headlight switch may have electrical contacts which allow an intermittent headlight circuit causing headlight to flicker or suddenly go out. consequence of defect: sudden loss of the headlights under severe weather or nighttime driving conditions could reduce driver visibility which might result in a vehicle crash without prior warning.
Consequence Summary
Corrective Summary	Replace headlight switch as necessary.
Notes	System: headlight switch. vehicle description: passenger cars and trucks/ vans.
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.

Bulletins

Bulletin	Bulletin date	Replacement Bulletin	Item no.	Summary	Added
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
000524001	04/01/2000		613590	Information regarding snow intrusion into rear drum brake assemblies. **mr	07/25/2000

Investigations

NHTSA ID	Manufacturer	Date open	Date close	Subject
STEERING
EA87006	GENERAL MOTORS CORP.	12/16/1986	09/19/1988	POWER ST. ASSIST
	There is no summary currently available

Consumer Complaints

Fail date	miles	occurences	Purchase date
EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - AIR CONDITIONER
09/01/1997		1	04/04/1996
	Air conditioning unit failed to operate properly. *ak
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY

	The fuel tank has corroded and caused a leak. *ak
SEAT BELTS
11/18/1998		6
	Seat belts: when ever the brakes are applied, the passenger side seat belts fails to lock up. this is a hazard to the passenger. will be taking vehicle to dealer check out.
SEATS
10/15/1999		1	10/01/1999
	Driver seat broke not secured to car flips back major safty hazard may fall into back seat when accelerating.
STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
09/01/1997		1	04/04/1996
	Power steering failed. *ak
STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR
09/01/1997		1	04/04/1998
	Driver's power door lock switch failed. *ak