Cadillac Fleetwood recalls
There are 11 safety recalls on record for the Cadillac Fleetwood, covering 837,250 vehicles in total across all the models in each campaign. Newest first.
Cadillac Fleetwood recalls by model year
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Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs
- What is wrong
- The wheel lug nuts were not tightened to the proper specification during assembly.
- Risk
- This condition could result in a fracture of the wheel studs causing the wheel to separate from the vehicle.
- Remedy
- Dealers will tighten the vehicle's wheel lug nuts to the proper specification.
Recall number 96V245000 · Recall details
Suspension: front: control arm: lower ball joint
- What is wrong
- Defective lower control arm ball joint attachment nuts were not properly torqued and can loosen.
- Risk
- If the lower control arm ball joint loosens, fatigues and separates from the front suspension knuckle, it could cause loss of vehicle control.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect both front lower control arm ball joint attachment nuts for proper torque. If the ball joint has loosened from the knuckle, both the ball joint and the knuckle will be replaced.
Recall number 96V019000 · Recall details
Suspension: front: control arm: lower ball joint
- What is wrong
- Defective lower control arm ball joint attachment nuts were not properly torqued and can loosen.
- Risk
- The lower control arm ball joint can loosen, fatigue, and separate from the front suspension knuckle resulting in a loss of vehicle control.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect both front lower control arm ball joint attachment nuts for proper torque. If the ball joint has loosened, both the ball joint and the knuckle will be replaced.
Recall number 96V018000 · Recall details
Power train: automatic transmission
- What is wrong
- These vehicles were produced with an improperly adjusted transmission shift control linkage. This does not meet with the requirements of fmvss no. 114, "theft protection."
- Risk
- Consequence of non-compliance: it may be possible to shift from the "park" position with the ignition key removed increasing the risk of a vehicle accident resulting from the unintended movement of a parked vehicle.
- Remedy
- Dealers will adjust the shift control linkage system.
Recall number 95V221000 · Recall details
Vehicle speed control: springs
- What is wrong
- These vehicles fail to conform to fmvss no. 124, "accelerator control systems." at low temperatures, excessive friction can occur in the accelerator pedal assembly.
- Risk
- Consequence of non-compliance: in the event of a failure of the trottle return spring, if there is excessive friction in the pedal assembly, the engine speed may not return to idle increasing the potential for a vehicle crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the accelerator pedal assembly.
Recall number 95V082000 · Recall details
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: mounting
- What is wrong
- The fuel tank attachment strap fasteners were not properly tightened. The fasteners can completely detach, eventually allowing the fuel tank to sag and the bottom of the tank to strike the roadway.
- Risk
- This can result in a fuel tank leak and fire if the leaking fuel is exposed to a source of ignition.
- Remedy
- Dealers will retighten the fuel tank strap fasteners.
Recall number 94V210000 · Recall details
Power train: axle assembly
- What is wrong
- The upper transaxle oil cooler hose can pull out of the crimped coupling at the transaxle end of the line assembly.
- Risk
- In the event of separation of the coupling, an oil leak can occur which, when exposed to an ignition source, could result in an engine compartment fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install a new upper transaxle oil cooler line to the transaxle.
Recall number 94V199000 · Recall details
Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs
- What is wrong
- Paint on the wheel mounting surfaces can act as a shim between the wheel and the rotor/drum. As the vehicle is driven, the wheel imbeds into the paint, loosening the lug nut and causing a loss of clamp load.
- Risk
- Once clamp load is lost, all tire loads are taken by the wheel studs resulting in a fracture of the wheel studs. This could cause the wheel to separate from the vehicle and could result in a vehicles crash without prior warning.
- Remedy
- Dealers will clean the wheel mounting surfaces for all four wheels. Also, the wheel studs will be inspected for damage and will be replaced as necessary.
Recall number 94V076000 · Recall details
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: hoses/lines/piping/fittings
- What is wrong
- The engine oil cooler inlet hose may have been installed too close to the steering gear causing chafing. The chafing can eventually wear through the hose's protective sleeve resulting in engine oil leaking onto the engine.
- Risk
- If this occurs, the oil leak onto the engine can result in an engine compartment fire.
Recall number 94V049000 · Recall details
Air bags: frontal
- What is wrong
- The passenger side air bag can experience an inflator ignition delay in the event of an accident. This does not comply with fmvss 208, "occupant crash protection."
- Risk
- If the inflator ignition is delayed in an accident, theair bag may be late in deploying, resulting in increased risk of injury tothe passenger seat occupant.
- Remedy
- Replace the passenger side air bags.
Recall number 93V041000 · Recall details
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum: wheel cylinders
- What is wrong
- Rear wheel brake cylinders too small to allow for proper braking.
- Risk
- Stopping distance requirements of fmvss 105 are not metwith the power assist unit inoperative.
- Remedy
- Replace original 1" rear wheel brake cylinder with a 1 1/16" cylinder.
Recall number 91V098000 · Recall details
Questions about the Cadillac Fleetwood recalls
How do I check if my Cadillac Fleetwood has an open recall?
Enter your VIN in the VIN decoder on this page to see the recalls for your exact model and year, then confirm with any dealer of the brand or the manufacturer, who can tell you whether the repair was already done on your car.
Do I have to pay for a recall repair?
No. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer of the brand, even if the car is out of warranty or you are not the first owner.
How many recalls does the Cadillac Fleetwood have?
11, covering wheels, suspension and power train.
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