NHTSA Campaign Id 83V065000; Date: Jul. 7, 1983
Recalled Vehicles:1982 Cadillac Seville; 1983 Cadillac Seville
Component: Visibility:defroster/defogger System:rear Window
Manufactured by: General Motors Corp.
Affected Units:: 25,053
Recall Summary: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.
How to Fix:Dealer will replace defective fusible link with an improved type.
Recall Notes:Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with rear window defoggers andtwilight sentinel. System: electrical; fusible link. Consequences of defect: loss of headlights without warning could result in anaccident, especially in poor weather/night time driving conditions.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Aug 1, 1983
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