Cadillac Seville 1980

Model Seville made in 1980 by Cadillac got 1 recall. There was one recall concerning power train .

Model 1980

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)
80V003000GENERAL MOTORS CORP.from 08/01/1979 to 11/01/1979V (Vehicle)1888101/17/1980MFRGENERAL MOTORS CORP.01/15/198003/06/1980571102
Defect SummaryTwo screws which secure the shift linkage bracket may loosen and fall out. consequently, the gear position indicated on the transmission selector may differ from the actual gear position of the transmission. this constitutes a non-compliance to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 102, transmission shift lever sequence, starter interlock, and transmission braking effect.
Consequence Summary
Corrective SummaryDealer will securely tighten screws on all involved vehicles, without charge.
NotesVehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: power train; transmission shift linkage bracket.consequences of defect: if the transmission is set in park without the parkingbrake engaged, the transmission may not actually be in the park mode andvehicle may roll if left on an inclined surface. furthermore, if the vehicle isstarted while the selector is in the neutral or park mode, the transmission mayactually be in gear and vehicle could move either forward or backward. ineither case, an accident could occur.note: until vehicle has been corrected, the service brakes should always befirmly applied when starting the engine. also, if vehicle is parked, theparking brake should be firmly applied before leaving vehicle unattended.