1987 CADILLAC BROUGHAM Recalls (5)

Campaign:
89V102000 on 07/24/1989
Component:
Vehicle speed control
Manufactured:
07/31/1983 - 01/31/1988
Affected:
1,755,897
Defect:
A small nylon bushing in the cruise control servo bail may slip out of place, causing intermittent and unexpected increases in engine speed or dieseling (engine run on with ignition off).
Consequence:
Servo rod assembly could catch on engine components andresult in a stuck throttle with potential for a vehicle crash.
Correction:
Install a new bushing in cruise control servo bail.
Notes:
System:cruise control.vehicle description:passenger vehicles equipped with cruise control andcertain gasoline and diesel engines.

Campaign:
91V011000 on 02/03/1991
Component:
Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:drum
Manufactured:
08/31/1986 - 11/30/1990
Affected:
244
Defect:
Limousine failed to meet stopping distance requirements of fmvss 105.
Consequence:
Increased stopping distance could result in an accident;vehicles do not comply with fmvss 105.
Correction:
Replace original rear wheel brake cylinder with a larger cylinder.
Notes:
System: hydraulic brakes; fmvss 105.vehicle description: 60 inch added stretch limousines.

Campaign:
91V096000 on 06/26/1991
Component:
Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:drum:wheel cylinders
Manufactured:
12/31/1986 - 11/30/1990
Affected:
28
Defect:
Rear wheel brake cylinders are too small to allow for proper braking.
Consequence:
Stopping distance requirements of fmvss 105 are not metwith power braking assist unit inoperative.
Correction:
Replace original 1" rear wheel brake cylinder with a 1 1/16" cylinder.
Notes:
System: hydraulic brakes; fmvss 105.vehicle description: limousine conversions.

Campaign:
91V101000 on 06/26/1991
Component:
Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:drum:wheel cylinders
Manufactured:
09/30/1986 - 01/31/1991
Affected:
205
Consequence:
Stopping distance requirements of fmvss 105 are not metwith power braking assist unit inoperative.
Correction:
Replace original 1" rear wheel brake cylinder with a 1 1/16" cylinder.
Notes:
System: hydraulic brakes; fmvss 105.vehicle description: rear wheel brake cylinders are too small to allow forproper braking.

Campaign:
92V152000 on 10/29/1992
Component:
Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:drum:wheel cylinders
Manufactured:
08/31/1986 - 09/30/1989
Affected:
167
Defect:
The increased weight of the stretch conversion limousines requires larger diameter rear wheel brake cylinders than those installed in the factory.
Consequence:
The vehicles do not meet the stopping distancerequirements of fmvss 105, "hydraulic brake systems".
Correction:
Replace the existing rear wheel brake cylinders with larger diameter brake cylinders.
Notes:
System: brakes; rear brake cylinders; fmvss 105.vehicle description: stretch limousine conversions.

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