1987 Cadillac Fleetwood Recalls
NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for the 1987 Cadillac Fleetwood. A recall applies only to vehicles built within the affected range, so check your own VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for recalls are free at a franchised dealer.
- Equipment › Other › LabelsCovers: Cadillac Fleetwood 1983–1989, Lincoln Town CAR 1983–1989
Reported issue: Vehicle description: limousines built by empire coach. Vehicle alterers label may be missing or incomplete.
Possible consequence: Vehicles do not comply with part 567.
Remedy: Add compliance label.
- Seat belts › Front › AnchorageCovers: Cadillac Fleetwood 1985–1988, Lincoln Town CAR 1986–1989
Reported issue: Safety belts (type 1 lap belts) for rear facing seats were not installed.
Possible consequence: Lack of restraints could contribute to otherwise preventable injury and would not comply with fmvss 209 and 210.
Remedy: Install safety belts for rear facing seats.
- Power train › Automatic transmission › Lever and linkage › Column shiftCovers: Cadillac Fleetwood 1987, Buick Regal 1987, Oldsmobile Cutlass 1987 +6 more
Reported issue: Manual valve link in the transmission may have been improperly formed.
Possible consequence: The valve link could separate resulting in a gearselection different from what the driver selects. Also, car could be startedwith transmission in gear allowing vehicle to move in an unanticipateddirection.
Remedy: Replace the manual valve detent lever link.
← All problems reported for the 1987 Cadillac Fleetwood
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.