Cadillac Deville 1978
Model Deville made in 1978 by Cadillac got 7 consumer complains as well as 4 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to fuel system, gasoline and service brakes, hydraulic. There were some recalls concerningunknown or other and vehicle speed control.
Model 1978
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 | |||||
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| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | ||||||||||||||||
| 78V189000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | V (Vehicle) | 388867 | 09/18/1978 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 08/30/1978 | 10/12/1979 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | If paper or other combustible materials are placed in the instrument panel ashtray receptacle, they could become ignited and flames from the fire may reach the interior of the instrument panel. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Owner will be sent a metal heat shield to be installed above the instrument panel, either by the owner or by the dealer. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: interior; instrument panel.consequences of defect: this could cause a vehicle fire and passenger injuriesdue to fire and smoke inhalation. | |||||||||||||||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - ACCELERATOR PEDAL | ||||||||||||||||
| 79V111000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 08/01/1976 to 02/01/1978 | V (Vehicle) | 372466 | 05/17/1979 | ODI | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 05/04/1979 | 10/12/1979 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | The involved vehicles were built with an accelerator pedal having an extension, or rubber flap, at the bottom of the pedal. this pedal flap could be inadvertently displaced by a floor covering and wedged under the accelerator pedal in a manner that can influence the throttle setting and increase the engine idle rpm. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | The dealer will remove the rubber flap from the accelerator. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with carbureted engines.system: throttle linkages and control; pedal.consequences of defect: if this condition were to occur, the increased enginespeed could produce an acceleration rate unanticipated by the operator. avehicle accident could result. | |||||||||||||||
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER | ||||||||||||||||
| 77V162000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | V (Vehicle) | 5146 | 09/20/1977 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 09/26/1977 | 10/12/1979 | 571 | 104 | ||||||
| Defect Summary | Some of the involved vehicles fail to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 104, windshield wiping and washing systems. the windshield washer bottle on the involved vehicles may crack and allow washer fluid to drain out. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealer will inspect the washer bottle and, if necessary, replace it without charge to owner. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: visual; windshield washer fluid reservoir.consequences of defect: this condition could create a safety hazard since awindshield obscured by road splash could not be cleaned while the car is inmotion. reduced visibility could result and may contribute to a vehicleaccident. | |||||||||||||||
| WHEELS - LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS | ||||||||||||||||
| 77V200000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | V (Vehicle) | 4504 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 11/16/1977 | 10/12/1979 | |||||||||
| Defect Summary | The rear wheel mounting bolts on the affected vehicles, are brittle and therefore may fracture. this brittleness is due to improper heat treatment during manufacture. if the bolts break, the tire and wheel assembly may separate from the vehicle. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealer will inspect and, if necessary, will replace defective bolts on all axles and the ten rear axle wheel mounting bolts, free of charge. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: suspension; rear wheel mounting bolts.consequences of defect: if separation occurs under vehicle operation, loss ofvehicle control without prior warning and an accident could result. | |||||||||||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | |||
| 05/01/1997 | 2 | 01/15/1990 | |
| Fuel leak due to a punctured fuel line. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | |||
| The brake hydraulic control valve failed on a module there are no brake . tt | |||
| TIRES | |||
| 03/04/1996 | 4 | ||
| Sears tire blowout. *sd | |||
| WHEELS | |||
| 07/02/2011 | 10 | ||
| Jetzon innovation tire, p225/75r15, dot u9hh, rcj, 5110, d121, radial dension 0341, 44210-1, r25502. this tire was mounted and immediately seperated when parked in my garage at home. the obvious problem is the rusted steel it was manufactured on and the lack of adhesion to it. i informed the company and was told it was caused by mounting and would not be replaced. i am 100% sure this tire defective and anyone mounting this tire would have exposed the defect. this tire was not exposed to the elements and the rubber around the rusted steel rim belt appears to have dryrot like cracks. i have the tire and photo's to send at your request. | |||