1987 CADILLAC FLEETWOOD — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
8
Owner Complaints
4
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1987 CADILLAC FLEETWOOD
The 1987 CADILLAC FLEETWOOD has received a total of 8 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 4 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS, SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE. The most commonly reported problems involve the Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System (1 complaint), Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolinebelts And Associated Pulleys (1 complaint), and Fuel System Gasolinecarburetor System (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1987 CADILLAC FLEETWOOD
NHTSA has recorded 4 recalls for the 1987 CADILLAC FLEETWOOD, potentially affecting up to 101,006 vehicles.
Recall 06E043000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
| 88,303 vehicles affected
Defect: CERTAIN REPLACEMENT FUEL FILTERS, FRAM BRAND NAME P/N G3727, WITH DATE CODES X52911 THROUGH X60801 SEQUENTIALLY OR X600141 AND A MEXICO COUNTRY OR ORIGIN MARKING ON THE FUEL FILTER HOUSING MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 18, 2005, THROUGH MARCH 21, 2006, SOLD FOR USE ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE AND ON CERTAIN SCHOOL BUSES. (TO SEE THE SCHOOL BUS ENGINE SIZES, CLICK...
Consequence: THIS CONDITION MAY CAUSE AN INADEQUATE SEAL AT THE CONNECTION, POTENTIALLY LEADING TO A FUEL LEAK. IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A FIRE COULD OCCUR.
Remedy: HONEYWELL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE FUEL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 18, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FRAM CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-890-2075 (OPTION 1).
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 →Recall 87V168000 — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT
| 11,936 vehicles affected
Defect: MANUAL VALVE LINK IN THE TRANSMISSION MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY FORMED.
Consequence: THE VALVE LINK COULD SEPARATE RESULTING IN A GEARSELECTION DIFFERENT FROM WHAT THE DRIVER SELECTS. ALSO, CAR COULD BE STARTEDWITH TRANSMISSION IN GEAR ALLOWING VEHICLE TO MOVE IN AN UNANTICIPATEDDIRECTION.
Remedy: REPLACE THE MANUAL VALVE DETENT LEVER LINK.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1987 CADILLAC FLEETWOOD
8 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1987 CADILLAC FLEETWOOD. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolinebelts And Associated Pulleys | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System Gasolinecarburetor System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seats | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steeringrack And Pinion | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
STEERING LOCKS UP AT ANY GIVEN TIME OR SPEED, BUT ESPECIALLY WHEN TURNING HARD LEFT AT A SLOW SPEED. 1987 CADILLAC FLEETWOOD WITH RACK AND PINION. IT'S BEEN DOING THIS FOR 4 YEARS BUT IS MUCH WORSE LATELY. MY MECHANIC SAYS IT WOULD COST A LOT TO FIX SO HE'S BEEN KIND OF IGNORING IT. *JB
THE METAL IN THE SEAT SHELL AND/OR MOUNTING SYSTEM TO WHICH IT ATTACHES BROKE, CAUSING SEAT TO FALL BACKWARDS. *AK
WHILE DRIVING ON FREEWAY AT 55 MPH APPLIED THE BRAKES AND THE SPEEDS ACCELERATE (5) MORE MILES KEPT APPLYING AND THERE WERE NO BRAKES. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAI.*AK
WATER PUMP FAILURE. *AW
View all Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System complaints →
Safety Rating for the 1987 CADILLAC FLEETWOOD
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1987 CADILLAC FLEETWOOD in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1987 CADILLAC FLEETWOOD
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1987 CADILLAC FLEETWOOD
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the CADILLAC FLEETWOOD
- 1982 CADILLAC FLEETWOOD — 0 complaints
- 1983 CADILLAC FLEETWOOD — 6 complaints
- 1984 CADILLAC FLEETWOOD — 1 complaint
- 1985 CADILLAC FLEETWOOD — 17 complaints
- 1986 CADILLAC FLEETWOOD — 10 complaints
- 1987 CADILLAC FLEETWOOD (current)
- 1988 CADILLAC FLEETWOOD — 4 complaints
- 1989 CADILLAC FLEETWOOD — 16 complaints
- 1990 CADILLAC FLEETWOOD — 22 complaints
- 1991 CADILLAC FLEETWOOD — 22 complaints
- 1992 CADILLAC FLEETWOOD — 13 complaints
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