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Recall campaign83V065000

Recall 83V065000: 1982–1983 Cadillac Seville

Visibility › Defroster/defogger/hvac system › Rear window
Report received
Jul 7, 1983
Manufacturer
General motors corp.
Potentially affected
25,053vehicles
Model years
1982–1983

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

The fusible link, which protects electrical components connected through the ignition switch, could come open while rear window defogger is in operation. If twilight sentinel switch is on and headlight switch is off, an open link will result in loss of headlights.

Remedy

Dealer will replace defective fusible link with an improved type.

Affected model years

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

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.