1985 CADILLAC FLEETWOOD — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
17
Owner Complaints
3
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1985 CADILLAC FLEETWOOD
The 1985 CADILLAC FLEETWOOD has received a total of 17 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 3 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE, EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS, SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE. The most commonly reported problems involve the Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline (2 complaints), Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner (2 complaints), and Power Trainautomatic Transmission (2 complaints).
Recalls for the 1985 CADILLAC FLEETWOOD
NHTSA has recorded 3 recalls for the 1985 CADILLAC FLEETWOOD, potentially affecting up to 10,767 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 →Recall 90V050000 — SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
| 223 vehicles affected
Defect: SAFETY BELTS (TYPE 1 LAP BELTS) FOR REAR FACING SEATS WERE NOT INSTALLED.
Consequence: LACK OF RESTRAINTS COULD CONTRIBUTE TO OTHERWISE PREVENTABLE INJURY AND WOULD NOT COMPLY WITH FMVSS 209 AND 210.
Remedy: INSTALL SAFETY BELTS FOR REAR FACING SEATS.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1985 CADILLAC FLEETWOOD
17 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1985 CADILLAC FLEETWOOD. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Trainautomatic Transmission | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wheels | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical System12v24v48v Battery | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical System12v24v48v Batterycables | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Traindrivelinedriveshaft | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspensionfrontspringsair Suspension System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
WHEEL FELL OFF OF VEHICLE CAUSING DAMAGE TO VEHICLE. (OHIO STATE POLICE REPORT).
WHILE VEHICLE WAS IN REVERSE GEAR ,WITH NO ACCELERATION, VEHICLE SHOT BACKWARDS AND CAUSED ACCIDENT.
TRANSMISSION FAILED, CAUSING VEHICLE VIBRATION.
DRIVESHAFT BENT.
AIR CONDITIONER EVAPORATOR LEAKED/REPLACED. *SD
View all Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline complaints →
Safety Rating for the 1985 CADILLAC FLEETWOOD
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1985 CADILLAC FLEETWOOD in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1985 CADILLAC FLEETWOOD
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1985 CADILLAC FLEETWOOD
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the CADILLAC FLEETWOOD
- 1981 CADILLAC FLEETWOOD — 1 complaint
- 1982 CADILLAC FLEETWOOD — 0 complaints
- 1983 CADILLAC FLEETWOOD — 6 complaints
- 1984 CADILLAC FLEETWOOD — 1 complaint
- 1985 CADILLAC FLEETWOOD (current)
- 1986 CADILLAC FLEETWOOD — 10 complaints
- 1987 CADILLAC FLEETWOOD — 8 complaints
- 1988 CADILLAC FLEETWOOD — 4 complaints
- 1989 CADILLAC FLEETWOOD — 16 complaints
- 1990 CADILLAC FLEETWOOD — 22 complaints
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