| Component | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | PUROLATOR PRODUCTS, INC. |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 93E019000 |
| Summary | 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. |
| Consequence | REPLACE THE FILTERS WITH THE CORRECT FILTERS. |
| Remedy | THE IMPROPER THREADING COULD CAUSE A GASOLINE LEAK WHICH MAY RESULT IN AN UNDERHOOD FIRE WHEN EXPOSED TO A SOURCE OF IGNITION. |
| Notes | SYSTEM: FUEL; FILTER.EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: FUEL FILTERS, PART NOS. F33141 AND GF3141.NOTE: IF YOU HAVE PROBLEMS EXCHANGING YOUR DEFECTIVE FUEL FILTER, PLEASE CALLPUROLATER CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-526-3659. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAYTRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393. |
| Component | VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
| Mfr Report Date | 19820801 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 82V110000 |
| Summary | DURING WINDSHIELD WIPER OPERATION, THE NOISE SUPPRESION CAPACITOR IN THE WIPER MOTOR RELAY MAY OVERHEAT. |
| Remedy | THE DEALER WILL MODIFY THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR DELAY RELAY BY REMOVING THE NOISE SUPPRESION CAPACITOR. THIS WILL BE DONE FREE OF CHARGE. |
| Notes | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH DELCO/BOSE RADIO PULSEWIPE FEATURES.SYSTEM: VISUAL; WIPER MOTOR DELAY RELAY.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: WIPER MOTOR OVERHEATING CAN CAUSE LOSS OF WINDSHIELDWIPER OPERATION AND AN UNDERHOOD FIRE. THIS FIRE MAY SPREAD THROUGHOUT THEPASSENGER COMPARTMENT AND CAUSE BURN INJURIES TO THE VEHICLE OCCUPANTS.NOTE: OWNER IS ADVISED NOT TO USE THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR DELAY FEATUREUNTIL THE VEHICLE CAN BE CORRECTED. WHEN IT IS NECESSARY TO USE THE WINDSHIELDWIPER SYSTEM, IT SHOULD ONLY BE USED IN THE MEDIUM OR HIGH POSITIONS. |
Data updated January 2023
1983 Cadillac Eldorado Recall FAQs (show)
Q: Does the 1983 Cadillac Eldorado have any vehicle recalls?
A: Yes, the 1983 Cadillac Eldorado has atleast 2 recalls.Q: What are the 1983 Cadillac Eldorado recalls?
A: The 1983 Cadillac Eldorado recalls include: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE, VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR.
A: Yes, the 1983 Cadillac Eldorado has atleast 2 recalls.Q: What are the 1983 Cadillac Eldorado recalls?
A: The 1983 Cadillac Eldorado recalls include: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE, VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR.