Cadillac Interior / Under Dash Recall 86V036000 (8,667 Vehicles)

The problem

A wiring harness located under the instrument panel may not have been properly secured in its retainer and could interfere with the accelerator lever. Consequence of defect: this could prevent the throttle from returning to the closed (idle) position when the accelerator pedal is released, and result in loss of accelerator control and a possible vehicle crash without prior warning.

The fix

SECURE WIRING IN ITS RETAINER.

Contacts

System: wiring harness/accelerator lever. Vehicle description: passenger cars equipped with 5.0L v-8 engines.

What to do

Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
Call a dealer. Any authorized Cadillac dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 86V036000.
Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.

Vehicle	Complaints	Recalls	Grade
1986 Cadillac Fleetwood	7	5	D

Vehicle

Complaints

Recalls

Grade

1986 Cadillac Fleetwood

Questions

Is the 86V036000 recall repair free?

Yes. Federal law requires the manufacturer to fix safety recalls free of charge. GENERAL MOTORS CORP.'s dealers do the work; the remedy is described above.

How do I know if my vehicle is part of recall 86V036000?

Not every vehicle of a listed model year is included. Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or call a dealer with your VIN.

When was recall 86V036000 announced?

GENERAL MOTORS CORP. reported it to NHTSA on March 6, 1986. Owners are usually notified by mail within about two months.

Electrical system: interior / under dash Cadillac recall

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