Cadillac Fleetwood 1978
Model Fleetwood made in 1978 by Cadillac got 1 consumer complain as well as 2 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference to structure. . There were some recalls concerningunknown or other and visibility.
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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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. | |||||||||||||||
| 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. | |||||||||||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| STRUCTURE - BODY - HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE - SUPPORT DEVICE | |||
| 03/08/1995 | 1 | ||
| Automatic latch on truck support released and fell down on plantiffs fingers. tt | |||