1996 Cadillac Fleetwood Recalls

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 1996 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.

• 96V245000Dec 10, 199621,582 vehicles potentially affected
  Wheels › Lugs/nuts/bolts/studs
  Covers: Cadillac Fleetwood 1995–1996, Chevrolet Caprice 1995–1996, Buick Roadmaster 1995–1996

  Reported issue: The wheel lug nuts were not tightened to the proper specification during assembly.

  Possible consequence: This condition could result in a fracture of the wheel studs causing the wheel to separate from the vehicle.

  Remedy: Dealers will tighten the vehicle's wheel lug nuts to the proper specification.

  Full campaign details →

• 96V018000Jan 30, 1996102,403 vehicles potentially affected
  Suspension › Front › Control arm › Lower ball joint
  Covers: Cadillac Fleetwood 1995–1996, Chevrolet Caprice 1995–1996

  Reported issue: Defective lower control arm ball joint attachment nuts were not properly torqued and can loosen.

  Possible consequence: The lower control arm ball joint can loosen, fatigue, and separate from the front suspension knuckle resulting in a loss of vehicle control.

  Remedy: Dealers will inspect both front lower control arm ball joint attachment nuts for proper torque. If the ball joint has loosened, both the ball joint and the knuckle will be replaced.

  Full campaign details →

← All problems reported for the 1996 Cadillac Fleetwood