CADILLAC FLEETWOOD 1994: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:HOSES/LINES/PIPING/FITTINGS
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 94V049000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| CADILLAC | FLEETWOOD | 1994 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1994-04-12 | 1994-03-21 | 1994-03-31 |
Production Dates: 1993-03-01 - 1993-10-01
Manufacturers Involved: General Motors, LLC
Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:HOSES/LINES/PIPING/FITTINGS
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 8475
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
THE ENGINE OIL COOLER INLET HOSE MAY HAVE BEEN INSTALLED TOO CLOSE TO THE STEERING GEAR CAUSING CHAFING. THE CHAFING CAN EVENTUALLY WEAR THROUGH THE HOSE'S PROTECTIVE SLEEVE RESULTING IN ENGINE OIL LEAKING ONTO THE ENGINE.
IF THIS OCCURS, THE OIL LEAK ONTO THE ENGINE CAN RESULT IN AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE.
SYSTEM: ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM: HOSES.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH ENGINE OIL COOLERS AND 5.7L OR 4.3L ENGINES.NOTE: IF YOUR EQUIPMENT IS PRESENTED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND THE REMEDY IS NOT PROVIDED WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME OR THE REMEDY DOES NOT CORRECT THE DEFECT OR NONCOMPLIANCE, PLEASE CONTACT CHEVROLET SERVICE CENTER AT 1-800-222-1020, BUICK SERVICE CENTER AT 1-800-521-7300, OR CADILLAC SERVICE CENTER AT 1-800-458-8006. ALSO, CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.
