1983 CADILLAC SEVILLE Recalls (3)
- Campaign:
- 82V110000 on 11/17/1982
- Component:
- Visibility:windshield wiper/washer:motor
- Manufactured:
- 07/31/1982 - 09/30/1982
- Affected:
- 5,316
- Defect:
- During windshield wiper operation, the noise suppresion capacitor in the wiper motor relay may overheat.
- Correction:
- The dealer will modify the windshield wiper motor delay relay by removing the noise suppresion capacitor. this will be done free of charge.
- Notes:
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with delco/bose radio pulsewipe features.system: visual; wiper motor delay relay.consequences of defect: wiper motor overheating can cause loss of windshieldwiper operation and an underhood fire. this fire may spread throughout thepassenger compartment and cause burn injuries to the vehicle occupants.note: owner is advised not to use the windshield wiper motor delay featureuntil the vehicle can be corrected. when it is necessary to use the windshieldwiper system, it should only be used in the medium or high positions.
- Campaign:
- 83V065000 on 08/04/1983
- Component:
- Visibility:defroster/defogger system:rear window
- Manufactured:
- 12/31/1981 - 07/31/1982
- Affected:
- 25,053
- Defect:
- The fusible link, which protects electrical components connected through the ignition switch, could come open while rear window defogger is in operation. if twilight sentinel switch is on and headlight switch is off, an open link will result in loss of headlights.
- Correction:
- Dealer will replace defective fusible link with an improved type.
- Notes:
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with rear window defoggers andtwilight sentinel.system: electrical; fusible link.consequences of defect: loss of headlights without warning could result in anaccident, especially in poor weather/night time driving conditions.
- 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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