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Safety recall notices and repair campaigns registered for the 1985 Cadillac Eldorado in Canada.
A SMALL NYLON BUSHING IN THE CRUISE CONTROL SERVO BAIL (BRACKET) MAY SLIP OUT OF PLACE RESULTING IN POSSIBLE INTERMITTENT INCREASES IN ENGINE SPEED OR DIESELING. THIS CONDITION COULD ALSO CAUSE THE SERVO ROD ASSEMBLY TO WEAR THROUGH THE BALL AND CATCH ON OTHER COMPONENTS POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A STUCK THROTTLE. THIS COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND A POSSIBLE CRASH. CORRECTION: A BUSHING KIT WILL BE INSTALLED ON THE CRUISE CONTROL SERVO BAIL.
A failure of this component (engine) may increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Authorized dealerships will inspect the vehicle and complete all necessary repairs free of charge (parts and labor).
FLUID INTRUSION INTO THE DRIVER'S SIDE WINDOW SWITCH ASSEMBLIES MAY CAUSE AN ELECTRICAL SHORT WHICH CAN POTENTIALLY CAUSE THE SWITCHES TO OVERHEAT. THIS COULD RESULT IN A FIRE IN THE DOOR PANEL AREA. CORRECTION: TWO WINDOW SWITCH ASSEMBLIES WILL BE REPLACED WITH ASSEMBLIES OF A NEW DESIGN. IN ADDITION, 1984 MODELS WILL HAVE THE WINDOW SWITCH CONNECTORS REPLACED WITH CONNECTORS MADE OF A FLAME RETARDANT MATERIAL. NOTE: CONVERTIBLES ONLY ARE AFFECTED.
A failure of this component (electrical) may increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Authorized dealerships will inspect the vehicle and complete all necessary repairs free of charge (parts and labor).
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