1986 Cadillac Seville Recalls

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 1986 Cadillac Seville. 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.

• 87V082000Jun 4, 198737,481 vehicles potentially affected
  Vehicle speed control › Linkages
  Covers: Cadillac Seville 1986, Eldorado 1986

  Reported issue: Floor mat could become mispositioned and interfere with accelerator pedal.

  Possible consequence: Throttle may not return to the closed idle positioncausing loss of accelerator control which could result in a vehicle crashwithout prior warning.

  Remedy: Replace floor mats with newly designed mats that are longer and have improved retention.

  Full campaign details →

• 87V047000Apr 6, 198756,783 vehicles potentially affected
  Exterior lighting › Headlights › Switch
  Covers: Cadillac Seville 1986–1987, Eldorado 1986–1987

  Reported issue: The twilight sentinel potentiometer (thumbwheel control) might have been manufactured with electrical contacts which could result in an intermittent headlight circuit.

  Possible consequence: With the twilight sentinel system on, the intermittentcircuit could cause headlight and instrument panel lights to go out. Suddenloss of headlights could reduce driver visibility and might result in a vehiclecrash without prior warning.

  Remedy: Install a new part in one of the vehicles control computers to prevent this condition from occuring.

  Full campaign details →

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