Recall 78V189000: 1977–1978 Cadillac Fleetwood and 2 other models

Report received

Aug 30, 1978

Manufacturer

General motors corp.

Potentially affected

388,867vehicles

Model years

1977–1978

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

If paper or other combustible materials are placed in the instrument panel ashtray receptacle, they could become ignited and flames from the fire may reach the interior of the instrument panel.

Remedy

Owner will be sent a metal heat shield to be installed above the instrument panel, either by the owner or by the dealer.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 1977 Cadillac Brougham0 complaints
• 1978 Cadillac Brougham0 complaints
• 1977 Cadillac Deville1 complaints
• 1978 Cadillac Deville4 complaints
• 1977 Cadillac Fleetwood0 complaints
• 1978 Cadillac Fleetwood1 complaints