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Safety recall · 87V082000

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GENERAL MOTORS CORP. reported this recall to NHTSA on June 4, 1987. It covers about 37,481 vehicles across 2 model years listed below. The repair is free.

Check my VIN at NHTSAAffected vehicles
Campaign
87V082000
Reported
Jun 4, 1987
Vehicles
37,481
Area
Acceleration & cruise control

The problem

Floor mat could become mispositioned and interfere with accelerator pedal.

The risk

Throttle may not return to the closed idle positioncausing loss of accelerator control which could result in a vehicle crashwithout prior warning.

The fix

Replace floor mats with newly designed mats that are longer and have improved retention.

Contacts

System: floor mats.Vehicle description: passenger cars equipped with floor mats.

What to do

  1. 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.
  2. Call a dealer. Any authorized Cadillac dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 87V082000.
  3. Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
  4. Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.

Vehicles covered

VehicleComplaintsRecallsGrade
1986 Cadillac Eldorado133C
1986 Cadillac Seville113C

Questions

Is the 87V082000 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 87V082000?

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 87V082000 announced?

GENERAL MOTORS CORP. reported it to NHTSA on June 4, 1987. Owners are usually notified by mail within about two months.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data

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