| Make : CADILLAC | Model : SEVILLE | Year : 1983 |
| Build Dates : 19820101 - 19820801 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 83V065000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19830801 | Date Received by ODI: 19830707 | Date Added to Database: 19830805 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | ||
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| Component: VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM:REAR WINDOW | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 25053 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
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. |
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Consequence:
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Remedy:
DEALER WILL REPLACE DEFECTIVE FUSIBLE LINK WITH AN IMPROVED TYPE. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
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