1986 CADILLAC FLEETWOOD Recalls (5)

Campaign:
86V036000 on 03/10/1986
Component:
Electrical system:wiring:interior/under dash
Manufactured:
12/31/1985 - 01/31/1986
Affected:
8,667
Defect:
A wiring harness located under the instrument panel may not have been properly secured in its retainer and could interfere with the accelerator lever. consequence of defect: this could prevent the throttle from returning to the closed (idle) position when the accelerator pedal is released, and result in loss of accelerator control and a possible vehicle crash without prior warning.
Correction:
Secure wiring in its retainer.
Notes:
System: wiring harness/accelerator lever. vehicle description: passenger cars equipped with 5.0l v-8 engines.

Campaign:
86V056000 on 04/30/1986
Component:
Exterior lighting:headlights:switch
Manufactured:
08/31/1985 - 10/31/1985
Affected:
93,317
Defect:
The push-pull headlight switch may have electrical contacts which allow an intermittent headlight circuit causing headlight to flicker or suddenly go out. consequence of defect: sudden loss of the headlights under severe weather or nighttime driving conditions could reduce driver visibility which might result in a vehicle crash without prior warning. note: also, see nhtsa campaign number 86v131000.
Correction:
Replace headlight switch as necessary.
Notes:
System: headlight switch. vehicle description: passenger cars, trucks and vans.

Campaign:
90V050000 on 03/14/1990
Component:
Seat belts:front:anchorage
Affected:
223
Defect:
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.
Correction:
Install safety belts for rear facing seats.
Notes:
System: rear safety belts.vehicle description: limousine conversions equipped with rear facing seats.

Campaign:
90V093000 on 05/28/1990
Component:
Equipment:other:labels
Affected:
544
Defect:
Vehicle description: limousines built by empire coach. vehicle alterers label may be missing or incomplete.
Consequence:
Vehicles do not comply with part 567.
Correction:
Add compliance label.
Notes:
System: compliance label; part 567.vehicle description:limousines manufactured bycoach limousines.

Campaign:
06E043000 on 05/21/2006
Component:
Fuel system, gasoline
Affected:
88,303
Defect:
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 certain school buses. (to see the school bus engine sizes, click on "document search" and then "bus applications"). the connector on the fuel filter was not manufactured to honeywell's specification. as a result, the o-ring may not seat correctly on the fuel line.
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.
Correction:
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).
Notes:
This recall only pertains to aftermarket fram fuel filters and has no relation to any original equipment installed on the vehicles listed.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

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