Recall 77V162000: 1978 Cadillac Fleetwood and 1 other model
- Report received
- Sep 26, 1977
- Manufacturer
- General motors corp.
- Potentially affected
- 5,146vehicles
- Model years
- 1978
Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.
What NHTSA recorded
Some of the involved vehicles fail to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 104, "windshield wiping and washing systems". The windshield washer bottle on the involved vehicles may crack and allow washer fluid to drain out.
Remedy
Dealer will inspect the washer bottle and, if necessary, replace it without charge to owner.
Affected model years
Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.
- 1978 Cadillac Deville4 complaints
- 1978 Cadillac Fleetwood1 complaints
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.