1996 CADILLAC FLEETWOOD Recalls (2)

Campaign:
96V018000 on 01/31/1996
Component:
Suspension:front:control arm:lower ball joint
Manufactured:
03/31/1994 - 08/31/1995
Affected:
102,403
Defect:
Defective lower control arm ball joint attachment nuts were not properly torqued and can loosen.
Consequence:
The lower control arm ball joint can loosen, fatigue, and separate from the front suspension knuckle resulting in a loss of vehicle control.
Correction:
Dealers will inspect both front lower control arm ball joint attachment nuts for proper torque. if the ball joint has loosened, both the ball joint and the knuckle will be replaced.
Notes:
System: suspension; independent front control arm; lower; ball joint. vehicle description: police vehicles, taxi cabs, hearse and limousine. note: owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time, should contact chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020; buick at 1-800-521-7300; or cadillac at 1-800-458-8006. also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.

Campaign:
96V245000 on 12/18/1996
Component:
Wheels:lugs/nuts/bolts
Manufactured:
07/31/1995 - 08/30/1995
Affected:
21,582
Defect:
The wheel lug nuts were not tightened to the proper specification during assembly.
Consequence:
This condition could result in a fracture of the wheel studs causing the wheel to separate from the vehicle.
Correction:
Dealers will tighten the vehicle's wheel lug nuts to the proper specification.
Notes:
Owner notification:owner notification will begin during december 1996.note:owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact buick at 1-800-521-7300, cadillac at 1-800-458-8006, or chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020. also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.

1996 CADILLAC FLEETWOOD TSBs (25)

Bulletin:
577126R
Component:
103000 power train:automatic transmission
Summary:
Transmission fluid leak from pump body/replace bushing. *tw
Bulletin:
577126B
Component:
103000 power train:automatic transmission
Summary:
Transmission fluid leak from pump body (replace bushing). *tw
Bulletin:
776513
Component:
063000 engine and engine cooling:exhaust system
Summary:
Water in air pump and/or dtc p0410, p0412, p1415, p1416, p0100, p0101, p0102 and dtc 48 (install air pump service kit). *tw
Bulletin:
9674L60E04A
Component:
103000 power train:automatic transmission
Summary:
Transmission fluid leak from pump body (replace bushing). *tw
Bulletin:
776509
Component:
116200 electrical system:ignition:module
Summary:
Dtc p0400 set (install flash calibration). *tw
Bulletin:
676114A
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
Engine noise (install valve stem oil seal). *tw
Bulletin:
9709013202B
Component:
011000 steering:wheel and handle bar
Summary:
Experiencing intermittent steering column snap or click noise when turning. *yc
Bulletin:
9709016114B
Component:
061100 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline
Summary:
Experiencing engine noise. *yc
Bulletin:
876527
Component:
061100 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline
Summary:
Some vehicles experience engine miss/ poor driveability symptoms. *yc
Bulletin:
577126A
Component:
103000 power train:automatic transmission
Summary:
Transmission fluid leak from pump body (replace bushing). *tw
Bulletin:
00096
Component:
063130 engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:emission control:gas recirculation valve (egr valve)
Summary:
Some customers may experience a failure of the exhaust gas recirculation (egr) valve due to corrosion of the internal diaphragm plate, leading to driveability complaints of a check engine light for egr valve (dtc p0400); or engine stall at
Bulletin:
00096
Component:
063130 engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:emission control:gas recirculation valve (egr valve)
Summary:
Concerns w ith exhaust gas recirculation valve failures. *jb
Bulletin:
00096
Component:
063130 engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:emission control:gas recirculation valve (egr valve)
Summary:
Vehicles may experience exhaust gas recirculation valve failures. *jb
Bulletin:
000730022B
Component:
106000 power train:axle assembly
Summary:
A no reverse, no second gear, or no fourth gear condition. *tt updated *eh
Bulletin:
010602003
Component:
062000 engine and engine cooling:cooling system
Summary:
Some customers may comment that the heater is inoperative, blows cold air, the engine may exhibit an overheat condition or the coolant reservoir has rust in it. *tt
Bulletin:
010730023
Component:
103000 power train:automatic transmission
Summary:
Some owners with vehicles built before january 15,1999 may comment on a harsh 1-2 upshift and may also have a check engine light. *et
Bulletin:
010730023A
Component:
103000 power train:automatic transmission
Summary:
Information regarding harsh 1-2 upshift, service engine soon, malfunction indicator lamp, or cel illuminated, diagnostic trouble code p1870 set. (1996-2000 chevrolet and gmc light duty truck models) *yh
Bulletin:
010730023B
Component:
103000 power train:automatic transmission
Summary:
Some customers may comment on a harsh 1-2 upshift and the check engine light or service engine soon indicator is illuminated and diagnostic trouble code p1870 set. *tt
Bulletin:
020730024A
Component:
103400 power train:automatic transmission:lever and linkage:column shift
Summary:
Diagnosis of cracked or broken transmission case. *tt 2006 and prior cars and light duty trucks. *tt
Bulletin:
3687
Component:
105300 power train:driveline:driveshaft
Summary:
Missing camshaft intermediate drive shaft plug - service vme. *tt
Bulletin:
PIP4723B
Component:
118000 electrical system: software
Summary:
This preliminary information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the tire pressure monitor, active fuel injector tester, multi media tester, pico scope, gr8 starting/charging tester and
Bulletin:
PIC4696A
Component:
353100 equipment:electrical:anti-theft devices
Summary:
This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are delco theftlock. technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. technician will need to contact the radio unlock ce
Bulletin:
PIC4696B
Component:
353100 equipment:electrical:anti-theft devices
Summary:
This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are delco theftlock. technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. technician will need to contact the radio unlock ce
Bulletin:
17-NA-073
Component:
355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
Summary:
This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information with the field action courtesy transportation policy.
Bulletin:
PIC4696C
Component:
150000 seat belts
Summary:
This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are delco theftlock. technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. technician will need to contact the radio unlock ce

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