1988 CADILLAC FLEETWOOD
3 recalls, 4 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.
Complaint Statistics
4 total complaints
1 crashes 1 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 1 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 1 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH | 1 |
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
May 19, 1999
Incident date: Feb 23, 1999
THROTTLE PLATE STUCK AT 60 MILES PER HOUR. PIECES OF A.I.R. PUMP VANES FOUND STUCK IN THROTTLE PLATE. THIS WAS A POTENTIALLY A DEADLY SITUATION HAD THERE BEEN MORE TRAFFIC ON THE ROAD. THE IGNITION HAD TO BE TURNED OFF TO STOP THE CAR. THIS OF COURSE KILLED ALL POWER TO STEERING AND BRAKING. THE A.I... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
May 19, 1999
Incident date: Feb 23, 1999
THROTTLE PLATE STUCK AT 60 MILES PER HOUR. PIECES OF A.I.R. PUMP VANES FOUND STUCK IN THROTTLE PLATE. THIS WAS A POTENTIALLY A DEADLY SITUATION HAD THERE BEEN MORE TRAFFIC ON THE ROAD. THE IGNITION HAD TO BE TURNED OFF TO STOP THE CAR. THIS OF COURSE KILLED ALL POWER TO STEERING AND BRAKING. THE A.I... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Dec 17, 1997
Incident date: Dec 9, 1997
ABS BRAKE SYSTEM LEAKS DUE TO THE CAST ALUMINUM PUMP HOUSING BEING POROUS OR DEFECTIVE, CAUSING TOTAL BRAKE FAILURE.
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
Sep 1, 1995
Incident date: Aug 21, 1995
AUTO-TRAN: GAS PEDAL STUCK IN OPEN POSITION AS DRIVER STARTED CAR, SHIFTED FROM PARK TO DRIVE; VEHICLE LURCH FORWARD; HIT TREE, TOTALED VEHICLE. *AK
Crash
1 injured
EPA Fuel Economy, 1988 CADILLAC FLEETWOOD
| Trim / Engine | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined MPG | Fuel Type | Annual Fuel Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.5L 8-cyl, Automatic 4-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 15.0 | 22.0 | 17.0 | Regular | $3,600 |
CO2 Emissions: -1.0 g/mile (Large Cars)
Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Actual fuel economy may vary based on driving conditions.
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 (current) | 3 | 4 | |
| 1987 | 4 | 8 | View |
| 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 |