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the electronic brake control module or the electronic brake and traction control module can cause the antilock brake system (abs) to cycle during a non-abs brake application.

Corrective Action

this condition can result in an increase in vehicle stopping distance increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

Recall Notes

dealers will replace the electronic brake control module or the electronic brake and traction control module.

1997 Cadillac Eldorado

Component

Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings

Consequence of Defect

some passenger vehicles equipped with 4.0l v8 engines have a condition in which the nylon tubing used in the fuel rail construction may degrade and crack. additionally, the 1995 model year uses a unique underhood fuel return line that may crack. cracking of the fuel rail or return line tubing can result in a fuel leak into the engine compartment.

Corrective Action

fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.

Recall Notes

dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the engine fuel rail with a new stainless steel fuel rail. dealers will also install a revised chassis fuel return line. the recall began on june 2, 2004, for 1996-1997 oldsmobile aurora vehicles. owners of 1995 cadillacs and 1996-1997 oldsmobile aurora were sent letters on august 6, 2004. additional letters to owners will be forthcoming. owners should contact oldsmobile at 1-800-630-6537.

1996 Cadillac Eldorado

Component

Equipment:Electrical

Consequence of Defect

the analog instrument panel cluster on these vehicles could have an internal short circuit disrupting the pass key system, causing failure of the instrument panel gauges and tell-tales, and a possible no-start condition. this does not conform to the requirements of fmvss no. 101, "controls and displays;" no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment;" and no. 208, "occupant crash protection."

Corrective Action

consequence of non-compliance: if the short circuit occurs while driving, the instrument panel cluster will go blank, causing loss of gauge function and all teel-tale indicators except for abs, sir, park brake and service engine soon. the loss of all tell-tales for seat belts, turn signals, high beam, hazard, oil pressure, coolant temperature, and others result in noncompliance with these safety standards.

Recall Notes

dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the instrument panel cluster.

1996 Cadillac Eldorado

Component

Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings

Consequence of Defect

Corrective Action

fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.

Recall Notes

1995 Cadillac Eldorado

Component

Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings

Consequence of Defect

Corrective Action

fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.

Recall Notes

1995 Cadillac Eldorado

Component

Air Bags

Consequence of Defect

vehicle description: passenger vehicles. inadvertent deployment of the air bags can occur due to water intrusion.

Corrective Action

deployment of the air bag without warning could cause a driver to lose vehicle control increasing the risk of a vehicle crash and personal injury.

Recall Notes

dealers will clean the exterior case of the sensing and diagnostic module (sdm) and appply a potting compound to the sdm case and electrical connector body.

1994 Cadillac Eldorado

Component

Vehicle Speed Control

Consequence of Defect

the throttle cable can become disengaged from the retaining bracket.

Corrective Action

the disengaged throttle cable can interfere with thethrottle cam mechanism, resulting in the throttle sticking in either the openposition or closed position. when the throttle sticks in the open position,unwanted vehicle acceleration will occur which may cause an accident.

Recall Notes

inspect throttle cables to ensure the throttle control cable is fully seated in the retaining bracket and install a cable tie strap to secure the cable in its correct seat.

1994 Cadillac Eldorado

Component

Equipment:Electrical:Air Conditioner

Consequence of Defect

if the air conditioner compressor clutch assembly contacts the auxiliary engine oil cooler out hose, the hose may wear through allowing engine oil to leak in the engine compartment.

Corrective Action

an oil leak that contacts the hot exhaust system can result in an engine compartment fire.

Recall Notes

dealers will install a tie strap to retain the auxiliary engine oil cooler outlet hose to the auxiliary engine oil cooler inlet hose at the bottom of the radiator assuring adequate clearance of the affected hose from the air conditioner compressor clutch assembly.

1993 Cadillac Eldorado

Component

Equipment:Electrical:Air Conditioner

Consequence of Defect

if the air conditioner compressor clutch assembly contacts the auxiliary engine oil cooler out hose, the hose may wear through allowing engine oil to leak in the engine compartment.

Corrective Action

an oil leak that contacts the hot exhaust system can result in an engine compartment fire.

Recall Notes

1993 Cadillac Eldorado

Component

Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings

Consequence of Defect

the fuel feed and return lines to the engine fuel injection system were not fully assembled and locked. the lines can work loose, causing a fuel leak in the engine compartment.

Corrective Action

fuel leaks in the engine compartment can result inunderhood fires if exposed to a source of ignition.

Recall Notes

dealer will inspect vehicle and, if necessary, adjust or replace the fuel feed and return lines to the engine fuel injection system.

1992 Cadillac Eldorado

Component

Steering:Rack And Pinion

Consequence of Defect

the intermediate shaft to steering rack lower coupling pinch bolt may be missing.

Corrective Action

if this condition exists and shaft disengagement occurs, loss of steering control will be experienced by the driver which could result in an accident.

Recall Notes

install pinch bolt.

1991 Cadillac Eldorado

Component

Seat Belts:Front:Webbing

Consequence of Defect

the front outer shoulder belt web sew stop can become stuck in the retractor. the belt can be difficult to pull out of the retractor and some occupants may not be able to fasten the belt.

Corrective Action

this condition can prevent a person from using their restraint system resulting in an increased risk of injury in an accident.

Recall Notes

dealer will install a webbing stop button if the customer requests repair.

1990 Cadillac Eldorado

Component

Seat Belts:Front:Retractor

Consequence of Defect

misaligned rear seat safety belt shoulder retractor assemblies could cause pendulum interference, causing the belt to remain in locked position or to travel freely without locking.

Corrective Action

in the event of a panic stop or accident, if the belt retractor inertia lock does not engage, the rear seat occupant would have an increased likelihood of injury.

Recall Notes

realign rear shoulder belt retractor assembly.

1990 Cadillac Eldorado

Component

Air Bags:Frontal

Consequence of Defect

threaded inflator components may have been damaged during assembly which may allow components to separate when inflator receives a signal to deploy the air bag.

Corrective Action

inflator component separation allows hot combustion gasesto escape into the passenger compartment which could result in injuries to vehicle occupants.

Recall Notes

replace air bag modules containing potentially defective inflators.

1990 Cadillac Eldorado

Component

Seat Belts:Front:Webbing

Consequence of Defect

the front outer shoulder belt web sew stop can become stuck in the retractor. the belt can be difficult to pull out of the retractor and some occupants may not be able to fasten the belt.

Corrective Action

this condition can prevent a person from using their restraint system resulting in an increased risk of injury in an accident.

Recall Notes

dealer will install a webbing stop button if the customer requests repair.

1990 Cadillac Eldorado

Component

Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Lever And Linkage:Floor Shift

Consequence of Defect

transaxle shift control cable may disengage from the from the floor shift control with loss of gear indicator reference and shift selector operation.

Corrective Action

driver would not be able to determine actual gearposition the transaxle is in, which could result in unexpected vehicle movementand an accident without prior warning.

Recall Notes

install a transaxle shift control cable retaining clip to prevent cable disengagement.

1989 Cadillac Eldorado

Component

Fuel System, Gasoline

Consequence of 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 on "document search" and then "bus applications"). the connector on the fuel filter was not manufactured to honeywell's specification. as a result, the o-ring may not seat correctly on the fuel line.

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Notes

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).

1989 Cadillac Eldorado

Component

Service Brakes, Air:Antilock

Consequence of Defect

one or both abs hydraulic unit mounting bolts may not be properly seated and could loosen.

Corrective Action

this condition could lead to separation of the abshydraulic unit from the mounting bracket and result in loss of brake functionand a crash without prior warning.

Recall Notes

replace both abs hydraulic unit mounting bolts.

1988 Cadillac Eldorado

Component

Fuel System, Gasoline

Consequence of Defect

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Notes

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).

1987 Cadillac Eldorado

Component

Fuel System, Gasoline

Consequence of Defect

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Notes

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).

1987 Cadillac Eldorado

Component

Exterior Lighting:Headlights:Switch

Consequence of Defect

the twilight sentinel potentiometer (thumbwheel control) might have been manufactured with electrical contacts which could result in an intermittent headlight circuit.

Corrective Action

with the twilight sentinel system on, the intermittentcircuit could cause headlight and instrument panel lights to go out. suddenloss of headlights could reduce driver visibility and might result in a vehiclecrash without prior warning.

Recall Notes

install a new part in one of the vehicles control computers to prevent this condition from occuring.

1986 Cadillac Eldorado

Component

Fuel System, Gasoline

Consequence of Defect

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Notes

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).

1986 Cadillac Eldorado

Component

Vehicle Speed Control:Linkages

Consequence of Defect

floor mat could become mispositioned and interfere with accelerator pedal.

Corrective Action

throttle may not return to the closed idle positioncausing loss of accelerator control which could result in a vehicle crashwithout prior warning.

Recall Notes

replace floor mats with newly designed mats that are longer and have improved retention.

1986 Cadillac Eldorado

Component

Exterior Lighting:Headlights:Switch

Consequence of Defect

the twilight sentinel potentiometer (thumbwheel control) might have been manufactured with electrical contacts which could result in an intermittent headlight circuit.

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

install a new part in one of the vehicles control computers to prevent this condition from occuring.

1985 Cadillac Eldorado

Component

Vehicle Speed Control

Consequence of Defect

a small nylon bushing in the cruise control servo bail may slip out of place, causing intermittent and unexpected increases in engine speed or dieseling (engine run on with ignition off).

Corrective Action

servo rod assembly could catch on engine components andresult in a stuck throttle with potential for a vehicle crash.

Recall Notes

install a new bushing in cruise control servo bail.

1985 Cadillac Eldorado

Component

Visibility:Power Window Devices And Controls

Consequence of Defect

water or snow dripping onto drivers side window switch assemblies may cause an electrical short and switches to overheat.

Corrective Action

this could result in a fire in the door panel area.

Recall Notes

install newly designed window switches. (1984 models will receive new connectors also).

1984 Cadillac Eldorado

Component

Vehicle Speed Control

Consequence of Defect

a small nylon bushing in the cruise control servo bail may slip out of place, causing intermittent and unexpected increases in engine speed or dieseling (engine run on with ignition off).

Corrective Action

servo rod assembly could catch on engine components andresult in a stuck throttle with potential for a vehicle crash.

Recall Notes

install a new bushing in cruise control servo bail.

1984 Cadillac Eldorado

Component

Seats:Front Assembly:Recliner

Consequence of Defect

some vehicles have bucket seat back locks that do not conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard 207, anchorage of seats. in event of a crash, the seat back lock may not function.

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

inspection of seat back locks will be performed. locks that have bent, broken or missing hooks will be replaced.

1984 Cadillac Eldorado

Component

Visibility:Power Window Devices And Controls

Consequence of Defect

water or snow dripping onto drivers side window switch assemblies may cause an electrical short and switches to overheat.

Corrective Action

this could result in a fire in the door panel area.

Recall Notes

install newly designed window switches. (1984 models will receive new connectors also).

1983 Cadillac Eldorado

Component

Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer:Motor

Consequence of Defect

during windshield wiper operation, the noise suppresion capacitor in the wiper motor relay may overheat.

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

the dealer will modify the windshield wiper motor delay relay by removing the noise suppresion capacitor. this will be done free of charge.

1983 Cadillac Eldorado

Component

Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage

Consequence of 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.

Corrective Action

replace the filters with the correct filters.

Recall Notes

the improper threading could cause a gasoline leak which may result in an underhood fire when exposed to a source of ignition.

1982 Cadillac Eldorado

Component

Vehicle Speed Control:Cables

Consequence of Defect

some of the involved vehicles contain incorrect accelerator cable brackets. this could allow the cruise control servo rod to bind on the accelerator cable bracket.

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

dealer will install the correct cable bracket without charge to owner. vehicles without cruise control will also be modified in the event that cruise control is later added.

1982 Cadillac Eldorado

Component

Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System

Consequence of Defect

under certain vehicle operating conditions, the governor weight retainer in the injection pump may fail. the throttle valve could stick, preventing return to idle and shut down of the engine by the driver.

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

dealer will replace the governor weight assembly in the injection pump at no cost to owner.

1982 Cadillac Eldorado

Component

Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage

Consequence of 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.

Corrective Action

replace the filters with the correct filters.

Recall Notes

the improper threading could cause a gasoline leak which may result in an underhood fire when exposed to a source of ignition.

1981 Cadillac Eldorado

Component

Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Upper Arm

Consequence of Defect

the front left upper control arm nuts may not have been securely tightened. the nuts may loosen and come off and with continued driving the control arm front bolt may work its way out of position or become displaced.

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

1980 Cadillac Eldorado

Component

Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Gear Position Indication (Prndl)

Consequence of Defect

two screws which secure the shift linkage bracket may loosen and fall out. consequently, the gear position indicated on the transmission selector may differ from the actual gear position of the transmission. this constitutes a non-compliance to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 102, "transmission shift lever sequence, starter interlock, and transmission braking effect".

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

dealer will securely tighten screws on all involved vehicles, without charge.

1979 Cadillac Eldorado

Component

Parking Brake:Conventional

Consequence of Defect

vehicles fail to comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 105, "hydraulic brake systems". an incorrect parking brake adjusting spring was installed on certain vehicles. this may cause interference when attempting to apply the parking brakes.

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

the caliper actuator assembly will be replaced without charge.

1977 Cadillac Eldorado

Component

Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Lever And Linkage:Column Shift

Consequence of Defect

the transmissions have been assembled with a higher than normal return spring load on the transmission locking pawl. when the park position is selected with the transmission shift lever, the parking pawl may not engage.

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

dealer will replace the parking pawl actuator assembly with an improved type at no cost to owner.