1983 CADILLAC FLEETWOOD — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
6
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
1
Investigation
Overview of the 1983 CADILLAC FLEETWOOD
The 1983 CADILLAC FLEETWOOD has received a total of 6 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE, EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS. The most commonly reported problems involve the Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemradiator Assembly (1 complaint), Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline (1 complaint), and Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1983 CADILLAC FLEETWOOD
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 1983 CADILLAC FLEETWOOD, potentially affecting up to 10,544 vehicles.
Recall 93E019000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE
| 10,000 vehicles affected
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.
Remedy: THE IMPROPER THREADING COULD CAUSE A GASOLINE LEAK WHICH MAY RESULT IN AN UNDERHOOD FIRE WHEN EXPOSED TO A SOURCE OF IGNITION.
View full details →Recall 90V093000 — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
| 544 vehicles affected
Defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIMOUSINES BUILT BY EMPIRE COACH. VEHICLE ALTERERS LABEL MAY BE MISSING OR INCOMPLETE.
Consequence: VEHICLES DO NOT COMPLY WITH PART 567.
Remedy: ADD COMPLIANCE LABEL.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1983 CADILLAC FLEETWOOD
6 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1983 CADILLAC FLEETWOOD. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemradiator Assembly | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Trainmanual Transmission | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steeringlinkagesarmidler And Attachment | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspensionfrontwheel Bearing | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
RADIATOR FAILED.
ENGINE FAILED.
A/C COMPRESSOR FAILED.
TRANSMISSION FAILED.
IDLE ARM AND RACK FAILED.
View all Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemradiator Assembly complaints →
Safety Rating for the 1983 CADILLAC FLEETWOOD
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1983 CADILLAC FLEETWOOD in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1983 CADILLAC FLEETWOOD
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1983 CADILLAC FLEETWOOD
NHTSA has opened 1 investigation into potential safety defects in the 1983 CADILLAC FLEETWOOD.
Other Model Years of the CADILLAC FLEETWOOD
- 1978 CADILLAC FLEETWOOD — 1 complaint
- 1979 CADILLAC FLEETWOOD — 0 complaints
- 1981 CADILLAC FLEETWOOD — 1 complaint
- 1982 CADILLAC FLEETWOOD — 0 complaints
- 1983 CADILLAC FLEETWOOD (current)
- 1984 CADILLAC FLEETWOOD — 1 complaint
- 1985 CADILLAC FLEETWOOD — 17 complaints
- 1986 CADILLAC FLEETWOOD — 10 complaints
- 1987 CADILLAC FLEETWOOD — 8 complaints
- 1988 CADILLAC FLEETWOOD — 4 complaints
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