Recall 87V047000: 1986–1987 Cadillac Eldorado and 1 other model

Report received

Apr 6, 1987

Manufacturer

General motors corp.

Potentially affected

56,783vehicles

Model years

1986–1987

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 twilight sentinel potentiometer (thumbwheel control) might have been manufactured with electrical contacts which could result in an intermittent headlight circuit.

Possible consequence

With the twilight sentinel system on, the intermittentcircuit could cause headlight and instrument panel lights to go out. Suddenloss of headlights could reduce driver visibility and might result in a vehiclecrash without prior warning.

Remedy

Install a new part in one of the vehicles control computers to prevent this condition from occuring.

Affected model years

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

• 1986 Cadillac Eldorado0 complaints
• 1987 Cadillac Eldorado0 complaints
• 1986 Cadillac Seville11 complaints
• 1987 Cadillac Seville11 complaints