Cadillac Fleetwood 1983
Model Fleetwood made in 1983 by Cadillac got 6 consumer complains there are 3 investigations as well as 2 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to engine and engine cooling, equipment and power train. The car had some investigations: steering, structure. There were some recalls concerningequipment, fuel system, gasoline.
Model 1983
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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EQUIPMENT - OTHER - LABELS | ||||||||||||||||
| 90V093000 | EMPIRE COACH COMPANY | V (Vehicle) | 544 | 06/04/1991 | OVSC | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 05/09/1990 | 05/29/1990 | 567 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Vehicle description: limousines built by empire coach. vehicle alterers label may be missing or incomplete. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Vehicles do not comply with part 567. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Add compliance label. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: compliance label; part 567.vehicle description:limousines manufactured bycoach limousines. | |||||||||||||||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE | ||||||||||||||||
| 93E019000 | PUROLATOR PRODUCTS, INC. | E (Equipment) | 10000 | 05/27/1993 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 06/04/1993 | 08/20/1993 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | The fuel filters were produced with an incorrect threaded fitting. the incorrect fitting is similiar enough in size that the fuel filter may appear to be correctly threaded onto the fuel line. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Replace the filters with the correct filters. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | The improper threading could cause a gasoline leak which may result in an underhood fire when exposed to a source of ignition. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: fuel; filter.equipment description: fuel filters, part nos. f33141 and gf3141.note: if you have problems exchanging your defective fuel filter, please callpurolater customer service at 1-800-526-3659. also contact the national highwaytraffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393. | |||||||||||||||
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STEERING | ||||||
| EA88019 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 01/28/1988 | 10/31/1990 | HYDRO BOOST | ||
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
| STRUCTURE | ||||||
| EA86003 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 10/28/1985 | 02/18/1988 | SIDE DOOR FIRES | 87V167000 | |
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
| PE87054 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 09/04/1987 | 02/08/1988 | TRUNK FIRES | ||
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - RADIATOR ASSEMBLY | |||
| 06/10/1996 | 1 | ||
| Radiator failed. | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||
| 06/10/1996 | 1 | ||
| Engine failed. | |||
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - AIR CONDITIONER | |||
| 06/10/1996 | 1 | ||
| A/c compressor failed. | |||
| POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION | |||
| 06/10/1996 | 1 | ||
| Transmission failed. | |||
| STEERING - LINKAGES - ARM - IDLER AND ATTACHMENT | |||
| 06/10/1996 | 1 | ||
| Idle arm and rack failed. | |||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT - WHEEL BEARING | |||
| 06/10/1996 | 1 | ||
| Left and right front wheel bearings failed. | |||