1978 CADILLAC FLEETWOOD — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
1
Owner Complaint
2
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1978 CADILLAC FLEETWOOD
The 1978 CADILLAC FLEETWOOD has received a total of 1 safety complaint filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with UNKNOWN OR OTHER, VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER. The most commonly reported problem area is the Structurebodyhatchbackliftgatesupport Devicestrut (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1978 CADILLAC FLEETWOOD
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 1978 CADILLAC FLEETWOOD, potentially affecting up to 394,013 vehicles.
Recall 78V189000 — UNKNOWN OR OTHER
| 388,867 vehicles affected
Defect: IF PAPER OR OTHER COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS ARE PLACED IN THE INSTRUMENT PANEL ASHTRAY RECEPTACLE, THEY COULD BECOME IGNITED AND FLAMES FROM THE FIRE MAY REACH THE INTERIOR OF THE INSTRUMENT PANEL.
Remedy: OWNER WILL BE SENT A METAL HEAT SHIELD TO BE INSTALLED ABOVE THE INSTRUMENT PANEL, EITHER BY THE OWNER OR BY THE DEALER.
View full details →Recall 77V162000 — VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
| 5,146 vehicles affected
Defect: SOME OF THE INVOLVED VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 104, "WINDSHIELD WIPING AND WASHING SYSTEMS". THE WINDSHIELD WASHER BOTTLE ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES MAY CRACK AND ALLOW WASHER FLUID TO DRAIN OUT.
Remedy: DEALER WILL INSPECT THE WASHER BOTTLE AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE IT WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1978 CADILLAC FLEETWOOD
1 complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 1978 CADILLAC FLEETWOOD. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Structurebodyhatchbackliftgatesupport Devicestrut | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
AUTOMATIC LATCH ON TRUCK SUPPORT RELEASED AND FELL DOWN ON PLANTIFFS FINGERS. TT
Safety Rating for the 1978 CADILLAC FLEETWOOD
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1978 CADILLAC FLEETWOOD in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1978 CADILLAC FLEETWOOD
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1978 CADILLAC FLEETWOOD
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the CADILLAC FLEETWOOD
- 1977 CADILLAC FLEETWOOD — 0 complaints
- 1978 CADILLAC FLEETWOOD (current)
- 1979 CADILLAC FLEETWOOD — 0 complaints
- 1981 CADILLAC FLEETWOOD — 1 complaint
- 1982 CADILLAC FLEETWOOD — 0 complaints
- 1983 CADILLAC FLEETWOOD — 6 complaints
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