1987 CADILLAC FLEETWOOD
4 recalls, 8 complaints
06E043000 May 19, 2006
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Defect Description
CERTAIN REPLACEMENT FUEL FILTERS, FRAM BRAND NAME P/N G3727, WITH DATE CODES X52911 THROUGH X60801 SEQUENTIALLY OR X600141 AND A MEXICO COUNTRY OR ORIGIN MARKING ON THE FUEL FILTER HOUSING MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 18, 2005, THROUGH MARCH 21, 2006, SOLD FOR USE ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE AND ON CE... Read more
Consequence
THIS CONDITION MAY CAUSE AN INADEQUATE SEAL AT THE CONNECTION, POTENTIALLY LEADING TO A FUEL LEAK. IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A FIRE COULD OCCUR.
Remedy
HONEYWELL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE FUEL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 18, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FRAM CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-890-2075 (OPTION 1).
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.
87V168000 Oct 26, 1987
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT
Defect Description
MANUAL VALVE LINK IN THE TRANSMISSION MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY FORMED.
Consequence
THE VALVE LINK COULD SEPARATE RESULTING IN A GEARSELECTION DIFFERENT FROM WHAT THE DRIVER SELECTS. ALSO, CAR COULD BE STARTEDWITH TRANSMISSION IN GEAR ALLOWING VEHICLE TO MOVE IN AN UNANTICIPATEDDIRECTION.
Remedy
REPLACE THE MANUAL VALVE DETENT LEVER LINK.
Complaint Statistics
8 total complaints
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM | 1 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM | 1 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS | 1 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP | 1 |
| SEATS | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | 1 |
| SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER | 1 |
| STEERING:RACK AND PINION | 1 |
STEERING:RACK AND PINION
Oct 7, 2003
Incident date: Mar 20, 2000
STEERING LOCKS UP AT ANY GIVEN TIME OR SPEED, BUT ESPECIALLY WHEN TURNING HARD LEFT AT A SLOW SPEED. 1987 CADILLAC FLEETWOOD WITH RACK AND PINION. IT'S BEEN DOING THIS FOR 4 YEARS BUT IS MUCH WORSE LATELY. MY MECHANIC SAYS IT WOULD COST A LOT TO FIX SO HE'S BEEN KIND OF IGNORING IT. *JB
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
Jan 2, 1997
Incident date: Dec 18, 1996
THE METAL IN THE SEAT SHELL AND/OR MOUNTING SYSTEM TO WHICH IT ATTACHES BROKE, CAUSING SEAT TO FALL BACKWARDS. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
Jun 13, 1996
Incident date: Jun 11, 1996
WHILE DRIVING ON FREEWAY AT 55 MPH APPLIED THE BRAKES AND THE SPEEDS ACCELERATE (5) MORE MILES KEPT APPLYING AND THERE WERE NO BRAKES. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAI.*AK
SEATS
Apr 25, 1996
Incident date: Jun 1, 1995
ONE OF FOUR STEEL BRACKETS THAT HOLD SEAT TO FLOOR BROKE. *DSH
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM
Oct 26, 1995
Incident date: Jan 1, 1995
INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET FAILED, CAUSING OIL TO MIX WITH COOLANT, ERRODING BEARING SURFACES, RESULTING IN ENGINE BEARING KNOCK. *AW
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
Oct 26, 1995
Incident date: Jan 19, 1995
WATER PUMP FAILURE. *AW
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS
Oct 26, 1995
Incident date: Jan 19, 1995
SERPENTINE BELT DISENGAGED.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Oct 26, 1995
Incident date: Nov 29, 1989
FUEL PUMP FAILURE. *AW
CADILLAC FLEETWOOD - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the CADILLAC FLEETWOOD across all model years (1971, 1996).
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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 (current) | 4 | 8 | |
| 1986 | 5 | 10 | View |
| 1985 | 3 | 17 | View |
| 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 |