1985 CADILLAC FLEETWOOD
3 recalls, 17 complaints
93E019000 Jun 4, 1993
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE
Defect Description
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
REPLACE THE FILTERS WITH THE CORRECT FILTERS.
Remedy
THE IMPROPER THREADING COULD CAUSE A GASOLINE LEAK WHICH MAY RESULT IN AN UNDERHOOD FIRE WHEN EXPOSED TO A SOURCE OF IGNITION.
90V093000 May 9, 1990
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIMOUSINES BUILT BY EMPIRE COACH. VEHICLE ALTERERS LABEL MAY BE MISSING OR INCOMPLETE.
Consequence
VEHICLES DO NOT COMPLY WITH PART 567.
Remedy
ADD COMPLIANCE LABEL.
90V050000 Mar 6, 1990
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
Defect Description
SAFETY BELTS (TYPE 1 LAP BELTS) FOR REAR FACING SEATS WERE NOT INSTALLED.
Consequence
LACK OF RESTRAINTS COULD CONTRIBUTE TO OTHERWISE PREVENTABLE INJURY AND WOULD NOT COMPLY WITH FMVSS 209 AND 210.
Remedy
INSTALL SAFETY BELTS FOR REAR FACING SEATS.
Complaint Statistics
17 total complaints
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 2 |
| EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER | 2 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 2 |
| WHEELS | 2 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR | 1 |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM | 1 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY | 1 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES | 1 |
| VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER | 1 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL | 1 |
WHEELS
Oct 14, 1998
Incident date: Aug 31, 1998
WHEEL FELL OFF OF VEHICLE CAUSING DAMAGE TO VEHICLE. (OHIO STATE POLICE REPORT).
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Dec 4, 1997
WHILE VEHICLE WAS IN REVERSE GEAR ,WITH NO ACCELERATION, VEHICLE SHOT BACKWARDS AND CAUSED ACCIDENT.
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
Aug 28, 1997
Incident date: Oct 26, 1984
DRIVESHAFT BENT.
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Aug 28, 1997
Incident date: May 20, 1987
TRANSMISSION FAILED, CAUSING VEHICLE VIBRATION.
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
Jul 22, 1996
Incident date: Feb 6, 1996
AIR CONDITIONER EVAPORATOR LEAKED/REPLACED. *SD
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Apr 17, 1996
Incident date: Jan 25, 1996
ABS BRAKES LOCKS UP. *SD
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
Apr 17, 1996
Incident date: Jan 25, 1996
STEERING WHEEL/COLUMN LOCKS UP. *SD
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
Apr 17, 1996
Incident date: Jan 25, 1996
THROTTLE PEDAL LOCKS UP. *SD
WHEELS
Nov 9, 1995
Incident date: Mar 10, 1995
LEFT FRONT WHEEL MAKES NOISE.
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Nov 9, 1995
Incident date: Jan 13, 1995
TRANSMISSION REPLACED DUE TO NOISE/SLIPPING. *SKD
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Nov 9, 1995
Incident date: Mar 10, 1995
ENGINE REPLACED DUE TO NOISE AND CONSTANT OVERHEATING.
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
Nov 9, 1995
Incident date: Aug 18, 1986
AIR CONDITIONER RUNS HOT.
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
Nov 9, 1995
Incident date: Oct 6, 1986
WINDSHIELD WASHER FAILED.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES
Nov 9, 1995
Incident date: Nov 16, 1994
BATTERY CABLES CLEANED/TIGHTENED.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
Nov 9, 1995
Incident date: Oct 9, 1989
BATTERY FAILED, PREVENTING VEHICLE FROM STARTING.
SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM
Nov 9, 1995
Incident date: Mar 10, 1995
ELECTRONIC LEVELING GEAR PROBLEMS.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
Nov 9, 1995
Incident date: Oct 9, 1989
ALTERNATOR REPLACED.
CADILLAC FLEETWOOD - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the CADILLAC FLEETWOOD across all model years (1971, 1996).
50
Total Recalls
265
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
33
Reported Crashes
14
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths
CADILLAC FLEETWOOD - Year by Year
Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 0 | 4 | View |
| 1996 | 2 | 39 | View |
| 1995 | 5 | 22 | View |
| 1994 | 5 | 27 | View |
| 1993 | 3 | 51 | View |
| 1992 | 2 | 13 | View |
| 1991 | 3 | 22 | View |
| 1990 | 2 | 22 | View |
| 1989 | 2 | 16 | View |
| 1988 | 3 | 4 | View |
| 1987 | 4 | 8 | View |
| 1986 | 5 | 10 | View |
| 1985 (current) | 3 | 17 | |
| 1984 | 2 | 1 | View |
| 1983 | 2 | 6 | View |
| 1982 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1981 | 0 | 1 | View |
| 1979 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1978 | 2 | 1 | View |
| 1977 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1972 | 1 | 1 | View |
| 1971 | 1 | 0 | View |