1978 CADILLAC SEVILLE Recalls (2)

Campaign:

77V243000 on 10/11/1979

Component:

Unknown or other

Affected:

575

Correction:

Dealer will replace existing console with one that contains a lid latching mechanism, without charge to owner.

Notes:

Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: interior; latching mechanisms.consequences of defect: the involved vehicles are in non-compliance withfederal motor vehicle safety standard no. 201, "occupant protection in interior impacts", due to failure of the consoles to contain latching mechanisms that ensure that the lids stay closed in the event of a collision or a vehicle rollover.consequences of defect: in the event of an accident, or rollover, the vehicle occupants could be injured from impact with the open lid.

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Campaign:

79V197000 on 12/10/1979

Component:

Fuel system, gasoline:fuel injection system:fuel rail

Manufactured:

08/31/1977 - 05/31/1978

Affected:

41,508

Defect:

Due to fuel hose connection deterioration, the fuel hose connection from the underbody fuel pipe to the fuel rail at the rear of the engine may leak gasoline.

Correction:

Dealer will replace the existing hose with a hypalon hose and new clamps. dealer will also check the pressure of the fuel system at no cost to owner.

Notes:

Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with electronic fuelinjection.system: fuel; fuel hose.consequences of defect: if a gas leak were to develop in the presence of anignition source, a vehicle fire and passenger injury could result.

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