Recalls for 1984 Cadillac Eldorado

DEFECT #1 - VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

Posted on: 1989-07-25
Description
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).

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

Corrective Action
Install a new bushing in cruise control servo bail.

Notes
System:cruise control.vehicle description:passenger vehicles equipped with cruise control andcertain gasoline and diesel engines.

DEFECT #2 - VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS

Posted on: 1987-11-04
Description
Water or snow dripping onto drivers side window switch assemblies may cause an electrical short and switches to overheat.

Consequence
This could result in a fire in the door panel area.

Corrective Action
Install newly designed window switches.  (1984 models will receive new connectors also).

Notes
System: window switch assemblies.vehicle description: convertible passenger cars.

DEFECT #3 - SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER

Posted on: 1984-02-22
Description
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.

Consequence


Corrective Action
Inspection of seat back locks will be performed.  Locks that have bent, broken or missing hooks will be replaced.

Notes
Vehicle description: two door passenger vehicles and light trucks equipped withar9 or av5 bucket seats.system: interior systems, seat back locks.consequences of defect: the seat may fold forward in a crash, and wouldincrease the likelihood of injury to the seat occupant.