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1998 Cadillac Seville recalls

There are 2 safety recalls on record for the 1998 Cadillac Seville, covering 30,825 vehicles in total across all the models in each campaign. Newest first.

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Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulatorReported April 12, 1999 · 29,766 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. An electrical short can develop in the generator, even when the engine is off.
Risk
The electrical short could cause an engine compartment fire that could spread to the rest of the vehicle and anything near it.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the generator.

Recall number 99V070000 · Recall details

Visibility: windshield wiper/washerReported June 26, 1998 · 1,059 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The windshield wiper motor 'low' speed function can become inoperative when the motor is switched from 'high' to 'low' speed.
Risk
If this were to occur while the vehicle was in motion, the driver's visibility could be affected.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the windshield wiper motor cover which contains the microprocessor.

Recall number 98V144000 · Recall details

Questions about the 1998 Cadillac Seville recalls

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How many recalls does the 1998 Cadillac Seville have?

2, covering electrical system and visibility.

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