Model year record

1990 Cadillac Fleetwood recalls & problems

The 1990 Cadillac Fleetwood has 2 safety recalls and 21 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is service brakes, hydraulic (12 complaints).

Recalls2safety recalls

Complaints21filed by owners

Crashes · fires3 · 1reported in complaints

Injuries · deaths0 · 0reported in complaints

Safety recalls

EquipmentOct 24, 2007

Equipment

Recall 07E088000121,680 vehicles

Problem: CERTAIN HONEYWELL FRAM RACING BRAND HP4 AND HP8 OIL FILTERS THAT WERE MANUFACTURED FROM MAY 25, 2006, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 14, 2007, AND SOLD FOR USE AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR VEHICLES LIST ABOVE. THE AFFECTED FILTERS ARE MARKED WITH A DATE CODE A61451 THROUGH A72571 SEQUENTIALLY. THE DATE CODE AND PART NUMBER APPEAR ON THE FILTER HOUSING. FRAM RACING HP4 AND HP8 OIL FILTERS NOT BEARING A DATE CODE IN THIS RANGE ARE NOT AFFECTED BY THIS RECALL. THE GASKET OF THE OIL FILTER BECOMES MORE PLIABLE UNDER HIGH TEMPERATURES AND PRESSURES.
Risk: THIS CONDITION MAY CAUSE INADEQUATE SEALING AND LOSS OF ENGINE OIL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A FIRE.
Fix: HONEYWELL WILL REPLACE THE AFFECTED OIL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN DURING NOVEMBER 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT FRAM CUSTOMER SERVICE TOLL-FREE AT 1-800-890-2075.

Fuel system, gasolineMay 19, 2006

Fuel system, gasoline

Recall 06E04300088,303 vehicles

Problem: CERTAIN REPLACEMENT FUEL FILTERS, FRAM BRAND NAME P/N G3727, WITH DATE CODES X52911 THROUGH X60801 SEQUENTIALLY OR X600141 AND A MEXICO COUNTRY OR ORIGIN MARKING ON THE FUEL FILTER HOUSING MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 18, 2005, THROUGH MARCH 21, 2006, SOLD FOR USE ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE AND ON CERTAIN SCHOOL BUSES. (TO SEE THE SCHOOL BUS ENGINE SIZES, CLICK ON "DOCUMENT SEARCH" AND THEN "BUS APPLICATIONS"). THE CONNECTOR ON THE FUEL FILTER WAS NOT MANUFACTURED TO HONEYWELL'S SPECIFICATION. AS A RESULT, THE O-RING MAY NOT SEAT CORRECTLY ON THE FUEL LINE.
Risk: THIS CONDITION MAY CAUSE AN INADEQUATE SEAL AT THE CONNECTION, POTENTIALLY LEADING TO A FUEL LEAK. IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A FIRE COULD OCCUR.
Fix: HONEYWELL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE FUEL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 18, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FRAM CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-890-2075 (OPTION 1).

Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.

What owners report

Problem area	Complaints	Crashes	Fires	Typical mileage*
Service brakes, hydraulicAntilock/traction control/electronic limited slip; Foundation components	12	3	0	—
Fuel system, gasolineStorage › Tank assembly; Storage › Tank assembly › Mounting	3	0	0	—
Electrical systemWiring › Interior/under dash; Ignition › Switch	2	0	1	—
VisibilityPower window devices and controls	1	0	0	—
StructureBody › Door	1	0	0	—
Vehicle speed controlLinkages	1	0	0	—
Tires	1	0	0	—
Engine and engine coolingEngine › Gasoline	1	0	0	—

*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.

Recent owner complaints

Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly › Mounting
1990 FLEETWOOD HAD AN ERROR IN THE FUEL SYSTEM.*MR THE FUEL TUBE MOUNTED FROM THE BODY TO FUEL PRESSURE REGULATOR, AT THE FUEL PRESSURE REGULATOR THERE WAS SUPPOSE TO BE SECURITY CONNECTION BETWEEN THE FUEL TUBE AND THE PRESSURE REGULATOR, THE CONNECTION DID NOT TIGHTENED PROPERLY, IT CONNECTED, BUT DID NOT SECURE THE TUBE TO THE REGULATOR. * PH *JB
Jun 27, 2003
Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH CONSUMER APPLIED BRAKES AND BRAKES FAILED, ABS LIGHT HAD COME ON. DEALER REPLACED 1 MODULE, ACCUMULATOR AND PUMP.*AK *SLC
Apr 2, 2001
Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline
THE VEHICLE STALLS WHEN EXITING FROM THE HIGHWAY CONSUMER HAS HAD THE FUEL PRESSURE CHECKED AND FUEL RAIL CHANGED BUT PROBLEM STILL EXIST. NLM
Feb 16, 2000
Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slipCrash
WHEN BRAKES WERE APPLIED UNDER NORMAL BRAKING, PEDAL BECAME HARD, RESULTING IN EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE WHICH CAUSED A MINOR COLLISION. BRAKE LIGHT WAS ON PRIOR TO THE INCIDENT. THE DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK
Jun 1, 1999
Service brakes, hydraulic
ABS BRAKES FAILED.
Oct 7, 1998
Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
WHILE STARTING THE VEHICLE THE ABS BRAKE LIGHTS WOULD NOT GO OUT, THE VEHICLE DID NOT HAVE BRAKING POWER. THIS PROBLEM HAS CONTINUED. PLEASE PROVID FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
Oct 8, 1998
Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
GOING 60MPH, WHEN STARTED TO SLOW DOWN. APPLIED BRAKES & NOTHING HAPPENED. HAD NO BRAKES. WAS EXITING WHEN BRAKES FAILED. HAD TAKEN VEHICLE TO DEALER & THE MECHANIC HAD TO REPLACE THE ABS BRAKE PUMP & MOTOR. *AK
Mar 21, 1998
Vehicle speed control › Linkages
WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED UP TP 90 MPH. THE DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK
Jan 27, 1998

Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.

NHTSA defect investigations

THROTTLE LINKAGE INTERFERClosed
There is no summary currently available
PE91029 · opened Jan 7, 1991 · closed Apr 16, 1991