Cadillac Seville 1982

Model Seville made in 1982 by Cadillac got 4 recalls. There were some recalls concerningfuel system, gasoline, vehicle speed control and visibility.

Model 1982

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
82V012000GENERAL MOTORS CORP.from 08/01/1981 to 11/01/1981V (Vehicle)7968602/18/1982MFRGENERAL MOTORS CORP.01/03/198202/08/1982
Defect SummaryUnder certain vehicle operating conditions, the governor weight retainer in the injection pump may fail. the throttle valve could stick, preventing return to idle and shut down of the engine by the driver.
Consequence Summary
Corrective SummaryDealer will replace the governor weight assembly in the injection pump at no cost to owner.
NotesVehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with 5.7 v8 engines.system: fuel; throttle valve.consequences of defect: this could result in loss of vehicle control and avehicle accident.note: if throttle sticking occurs before the vehicle has received the necessarymodifications, the driver should shift the transmission to neutral, apply theservice brakes to bring the vehicle to a safe stop, the ignition should beturned off and the nearest dealership should be called for assistance.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE
93E019000PUROLATOR PRODUCTS, INC. E (Equipment)1000005/27/1993MFRGENERAL MOTORS CORP.06/04/199308/20/1993
Defect SummaryThe 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 SummaryReplace the filters with the correct filters.
Corrective SummaryThe improper threading could cause a gasoline leak which may result in an underhood fire when exposed to a source of ignition.
NotesSystem: 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.
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - CABLES
82V060000GENERAL MOTORS CORP.from 05/01/1982 to 05/01/1982V (Vehicle)18905/26/1982MFRGENERAL MOTORS CORP.06/08/198206/09/1982
Defect SummarySome of the involved vehicles contain incorrect accelerator cable brackets. this could allow the cruise control servo rod to bind on the accelerator cable bracket.
Consequence Summary
Corrective SummaryDealer will install the correct cable bracket without charge to owner. vehicles without cruise control will also be modified in the event that cruise control is later added.
NotesVehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with ht 4100 engines.system: throttle linkages and control; cruise control.consequences of defect: this would cause the throttle to remain in a partiallyopen position, even after the accelerator pedal is released. loss of vehiclecontrol and an accident could result.
VISIBILITY - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM - REAR WINDOW
83V065000GENERAL MOTORS CORP.from 01/01/1982 to 08/01/1982V (Vehicle)2505308/01/1983MFRGENERAL MOTORS CORP.07/07/198308/05/1983
Defect SummaryThe fusible link, which protects electrical components connected through the ignition switch, could come open while rear window defogger is in operation. if twilight sentinel switch is on and headlight switch is off, an open link will result in loss of headlights.
Consequence Summary
Corrective SummaryDealer will replace defective fusible link with an improved type.
NotesVehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with rear window defoggers andtwilight sentinel.system: electrical; fusible link.consequences of defect: loss of headlights without warning could result in anaccident, especially in poor weather/night time driving conditions.