Investigation PE87054: 1983–1984 Cadillac Deville

Status

CLOSED

Opened

Sep 4, 1987

Closed

Feb 8, 1988

Model years

1983–1984

Subject

TRUNK FIRES

Component: Body and structure

Summary

According to reports, the rear exhaust system resonators have a very shortservice life, usually rupturing on the end, very near the floor of thetrunk.hot exhaust gases from the blown resonator reportedly get thefloor of the trunk so hot that fires have resulted.proposed action:open a preliminary analysis===

An NHTSA investigation looks into whether a safety defect exists. Opening one is not a finding. Outcomes can include a recall, closure without action, or further inquiry.

Model years covered

• 1984 Cadillac Deville6 complaints
• 1983 Cadillac Deville5 complaints