NHTSA Recall 78V189000
NHTSA Campaign Id 78V189000; Date: Aug. 30, 1978
Recalled Vehicles:
1977 Cadillac Brougham; 1978 Cadillac Brougham; 1977 Cadillac Deville; 1978 Cadillac Deville; 1977 Cadillac Fleetwood; 1978 Cadillac Fleetwood
Component: Unknown Or Other
Manufactured by: General Motors Corp.
Affected Units:: 388,867
Recall Summary:
If paper or other combustible materials are placed in the instrument panel ashtray receptacle, they could become ignited and flames from the fire may reach the interior of the instrument panel.
How to Fix:
Owner will be sent a metal heat shield to be installed above the instrument panel, either by the owner or by the dealer.
Recall Notes:
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. System: interior; instrument panel. Consequences of defect: this could cause a vehicle fire and passenger injuriesdue to fire and smoke inhalation.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Sep 18, 1978
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