Recalls for 1990 Cadillac Seville

DEFECT #1 - POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:FLOOR SHIFT

Posted on: 1990-09-18
Description
Transaxle shift control cable may disengage from the from the floor shift control with loss of gear indicator reference and shift selector operation.

Consequence
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.

Corrective Action
Install a transaxle shift control cable retaining clip to prevent cable disengagement.

Notes
System: transaxle; shift control cable.vehicle description: passenger cars.

DEFECT #2 - AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

Posted on: 1990-11-01
Description
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.

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

Corrective Action
Replace air bag modules containing potentially defective inflators.

Notes
Note:this campaign was initiated by trw, inc., manufacturer of the air bag module system:air bag modules.vehicle description: passenger cars equipped with driver side supplemental airbag modules.

DEFECT #3 - SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR

Posted on: 1990-02-28
Description
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.

Consequence
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.

Corrective Action
Realign rear shoulder belt retractor assembly.

Notes
System: rear seat shoulder safety belt retractor.  Vehicle description: passenger cars.