1982 CADILLAC DEVILLE Recalls (2)

Campaign:

82V012000 on 02/07/1982

Component:

Fuel system, gasoline:fuel injection system

Manufactured:

07/31/1981 - 10/31/1981

Affected:

79,686

Defect:

Under certain vehicle operating conditions, the governor weight retainer in the injection pump may fail. the throttle valve could stick, preventing return to idle and shut down of the engine by the driver.

Correction:

Dealer will replace the governor weight assembly in the injection pump at no cost to owner.

Notes:

Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with 5.7 v8 engines.system: fuel; throttle valve.consequences of defect: this could result in loss of vehicle control and avehicle accident.note: if throttle sticking occurs before the vehicle has received the necessarymodifications, the driver should shift the transmission to neutral, apply theservice brakes to bring the vehicle to a safe stop, the ignition should beturned off and the nearest dealership should be called for assistance.

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Campaign:

93E019000 on 08/19/1993

Component:

Fuel system, gasoline:storage

Affected:

10,000

Defect:

The fuel filters were produced with an incorrect threaded fitting. the incorrect fitting is similiar enough in size that the fuel filter may appear to be correctly threaded onto the fuel line.

Consequence:

Replace the filters with the correct filters.

Correction:

The improper threading could cause a gasoline leak which may result in an underhood fire when exposed to a source of ignition.

Notes:

System: fuel; filter.equipment description: fuel filters, part nos. f33141 and gf3141.note: if you have problems exchanging your defective fuel filter, please callpurolater customer service at 1-800-526-3659. also contact the national highwaytraffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.

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