Visibility: power window devices and controlsRecall 87V-167 · 1984–1985 Cadillac Eldorado
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. recall 87V-167 covers 5,442 1984–1985 Cadillac Eldorado for a visibility: power window devices and controls problem, reported to NHTSA on October 26, 1987.
Source: NHTSA recall 87V167000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by an NHTSA defect investigation.
The problem
WATER OR SNOW DRIPPING ONTO DRIVERS SIDE WINDOW SWITCH ASSEMBLIES MAY CAUSE AN ELECTRICAL SHORT AND SWITCHES TO OVERHEAT.
The risk
THIS COULD RESULT IN A FIRE IN THE DOOR PANEL AREA.
The fix
INSTALL NEWLY DESIGNED WINDOW SWITCHES. (1984 MODELS WILL RECEIVE NEW CONNECTORS ALSO).
SYSTEM: WINDOW SWITCH ASSEMBLIES.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CONVERTIBLE PASSENGER CARS.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from August 1, 1983 to July 1, 1985. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.
The investigation behind this recall
- SIDE DOOR FIRESNHTSA