Safety defect investigations, technical specifications, and manufacturer repair notices for Canadian owners.
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Safety recall notices and repair campaigns registered for the 1980 Cadillac Eldorado in Canada.
TWO SCREWS WHICH SECURE A TRANSMISSION SHIFT LINKAGE BRACKET MAY NOT HAVE BEEN PROPERLY TIGHTENED AND COULD FALL OUT. AS A RESULT THE TWO SCREWS WHICH SECURE A TRANSMISSION SHIFT LINKAGE BRACKET MAY NOT HAVE BEEN PROPERLY TIGHTENED AND COULD FALL OUT. AS A RESULT THE GEAR POSITIONS INDICATED BY THE TRANSMISSION SELECTOR MAY DIFFER FROM THE ACTUAL GEAR POPSITIONS. THUS WITH THE SELECTOR IN "PARK" THE TRANSMISSION MAY NOT BE ACTUALLY IN THE "PARK" POSITION AND, WITHOUT SETTING THE PARKING BRAKE THE VEHICLE MAY ROLL ON AN INCLINED SURFACE. IN ADDITION WHEN STARTING THE VEHICLE WITH THE SELECTOR IN "NEUTRAL" OR "PARK", THE TRANSMISSION MAY BE IN GEAR CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO MOVE WHEN STARTED. CRASH COULD OCCUR.
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Official Transport Canada safety campaigns, Canadian motor vehicle safety compliance standards and live VIN specifications.
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