NHTSA Recall # | 43001 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 78V189000 |
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Manufacturer | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
Supplier | CADILLAC |
Brand | CADILLAC |
Model | DEVILLE |
Model Year | 1978 |
Component | UNKNOWN OR OTHER |
Date of notification | 18/09/78 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 04/07/24 |
End date of manufacturing | 04/07/24 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 30/08/78 |
Report created | 12/10/79 |
Regulation part number | |
FMV safety standard number | |
Estimated number of affected units | 388867 |
Defect 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. |
Consequence summary | |
Corrective action | 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. |