1983 Cadillac Cimarron

1983 Cadillac Cimarron Recalls

Learn more about 1983 Cadillac Cimarron recalls at AutoMallUSA.net. Continue below.

1983 Cadillac Cimarron Recalls

1983 CADILLAC CIMARRON Recall ID from NHTSA: 87V165000
Auto Recall Date:
OCT 26, 1987

Vehicle Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CRANKCASE (PCV)
Estimated Vehicles Affected: 126319
Model Affected
1983 CADILLAC CIMARRON

1983 Cadillac Cimarron Defect Summary:
INTERNAL CORROSION OF PULSAIR CHECK VALVE ASSEMBLY COULD PERMIT EXHAUST GAS TO MELT THE PLASTIC SHUT OFF VALVE AND DRAW VALVE PIECES INTO THE AIR CLEANER AND THROTTLE BODY.

Defect Consequence:
IF VALVE PIECES LODGE AGAINST THROTTLE PLATE, ENGINE MAYNOT RETURN TO IDLE RESULTING IN LOSS ACCELERATOR CONTROL AND POSSIBLY A CRASH.

Remedy:
REPLACE PULSAIR CHECK VALVE AND SHUT OFF VALVE WITH NEWLY DESIGNED VALVES.

Estimated Vehicles Affected:
126319

Notes:
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
1983 CADILLAC CIMARRON Recall ID from NHTSA: 87V079000
Auto Recall Date:
MAY 07, 1987

Vehicle Component: SEATS
Estimated Vehicles Affected: 1136407
Model Affected
1983 CADILLAC CIMARRON

1983 Cadillac Cimarron Defect Summary:
THE METAL FLOOR PAN ANCHOR BAR COULD FATIGUE AND BREAK AROUND THE LEFT FRONT OUTER SEAT ADJUSTER STUD OF THE DRIVERS SEAT, ALLOWING THE STUD TO SEPARATE FROM THE FLOOR PAN ANCHOR BAR.

Defect Consequence:
DRIVERS SEAT COULD TIP REARWARD UNEXPECTEDLY; THIS COULDRESULT IN LOSS OF CONTROL AND A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.

Remedy:
INSTALL A REINFORCEMENT BRACKET ON THE FLOOR PAN ANCHOR BAR AT THE LEFT FRONT OUTER SEAT ADJUSTER POSITION OF THE DRIVERS SEAT.

Estimated Vehicles Affected:
1136407

Notes:
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
1983 CADILLAC CIMARRON Recall ID from NHTSA: 06E043000
Auto Recall Date:
MAY 19, 2006

Vehicle Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Estimated Vehicles Affected: 88303
Model Affected
1983 CADILLAC CIMARRON

1983 Cadillac Cimarron Defect Summary:
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.

Defect 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).

Estimated Vehicles Affected:
88303

Notes:
HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL, INC.
1983 CADILLAC CIMARRON Recall ID from NHTSA: 82V096000
Auto Recall Date:
OCT 07, 1982

Vehicle Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:INJECTORS
Estimated Vehicles Affected: 12721
Model Affected
1983 CADILLAC CIMARRON

1983 Cadillac Cimarron Defect Summary:
POSSIBLE FUEL LEAKAGE COULD OCCUR AT THE THROTTLE BODY INJECTION FUEL FEED PIPE CONNECTION ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES.

Defect Consequence:


Remedy:
THE FUEL FEED LINE FITTING BOLT AND TWO WASHERS WILL BE REPLACED BY THE DEALER AT NO COST TO OWNER.

Estimated Vehicles Affected:
12721

Notes:
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
1983 CADILLAC CIMARRON Recall ID from NHTSA: 83V105000
Auto Recall Date:
OCT 13, 1983

Vehicle Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DIFFERENTIAL PROPORTIONAL VALVE
Estimated Vehicles Affected: 352036
Model Affected
1983 CADILLAC CIMARRON

1983 Cadillac Cimarron Defect Summary:
THE BRAKE PROPORTIONER VALVES MAY BREAK AND SEPARATE FROM THE MASTER CYLINDER. THIS WOULD ALLOW BRAKE FLUID TO LEAK AND WOULD RESULT IN A PARTIAL LOSS OF THE BRAKE SYSTEM.

Defect Consequence:


Remedy:
THE DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE ALL SUSPECT VALVES.

Estimated Vehicles Affected:
352036

Notes:
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Cadillac RECALLS BY MODEL