1998 Cadillac Seville Recalls

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 1998 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.

• 99V070000Apr 12, 199929,766 vehicles potentially affected
  Electrical system › Alternator/generator/regulator
  Covers: Cadillac Seville 1998–1999

  Reported issue: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. An electrical short can develop in the generator, even when the engine is off.

  Possible consequence: The electrical short could cause an engine compartment fire that could spread to the rest of the vehicle and anything near it.

  Remedy: Dealers will replace the generator.

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• 98V144000Jun 26, 19981,059 vehicles potentially affected
  Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer
  Covers: Cadillac Seville 1998

  Reported issue: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The windshield wiper motor 'low' speed function can become inoperative when the motor is switched from 'high' to 'low' speed.

  Possible consequence: If this were to occur while the vehicle was in motion, the driver's visibility could be affected.

  Remedy: Dealers will replace the windshield wiper motor cover which contains the microprocessor.

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NHTSA investigations

• RQ99013Cadillac coolant cooled alternator firesClosed · Jun 10, 1999

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