1989 Cadillac Deville problems
The Cadillac DeVille is a model name used by Cadillac over eight generations, originally used to designate a trim level of the 1949 Cadillac Series 62 and later to designate a standalone model in the brand range. The last model marketed specifically as a DeVille was the 2005 full-size sedan, at the time, Cadillac's largest model.
For 2006, the Deville nameplate was retired, when the model line was carried forward (with minor revisions) as the Cadillac DTS, using a nomenclature adopted by the Cadillac STS and CTS.
Early history
The name "DeVille" is derived from the French de la ville or de ville meaning "of the town". In French coach building parlance, a coupé de ville, from the French couper (to cut) i.e. shorten or reduce, was a short four-wheeled closed carriage with an inside seat for two and an outside seat for the driver and this smaller vehicle was intended for use in the town or city (de ville). An (unshortened) limousine or (in the United States) town car has a division between the passenger and driver compartments and if the driver's seat is outside it may be called a sedanca de ville or town car.
The first Cadillac "Coupe de Ville" was shown during the 1949 Motorama. It was built on a Cadillac Sixty Special chassis and featured a dummy air-scoop, chrome trim around front wheel openings, and a one-piece windshield and rear glass. The interior was black and trimmed in gray leather, including the headliner, to match the roof color. It was equipped with a telephone in the glove compartment, a vanity case and a secretarial pad in the rear armrest, power windows and highly decorative chrome interior trim. The prototype "Coupe de Ville" was used by GM President Charles E. Wilson until 1957 when he presented it to his secretary. At some time during this period it acquired a dark Vicodec roof. The prototype "Coupe de Ville" was found and restored in the 2010s; it was in a private collection in London, Ontario, Canada as of 2017.
The Cadillac Series 62 Coupe de Ville was introduced late in the 1949 model year. Along with the Buick Roadmaster Riviera, and the Oldsmobile 98 Holiday, it was among the first pillarless hardtop coupes ever produced. At US$3,496 ($44,768 in 2023 dollars ) it was only a dollar less than the Series 62 convertible, and like the convertible, it came with power windows standard. It was luxuriously trimmed, with leather upholstery and chrome 'bows' in the headliner to simulate the ribs of a convertible top. In its first year the Series 62 Coupe de Ville only sold 2,150 units. But 1950 sales more than doubled to 4507, and in 1951 sales more than doubled again to 10,241 exceeding the sales for the Series 62 Club Coupe that year. Also, in 1951, Coupe de Ville chrome script appeared on the rear roof pillar for the first time, to further distinguish it from the Series 62 Club Coupe.
In 1956 the Series 62 Coupe de Ville was joined by the Series 62 Sedan de Ville, Cadillac's first standard production 4-door hardtop. Similarly to the Coupe de Ville, it was also more expensive and more luxuriously trimmed than the standard 4-door Series 62. With 41,732 sold, it also easily outsold the Series 62 sedan in its very first year. Given their sales success, it was only natural that the Coupe de Ville and Sedan de Ville were moved to their own separate series in 1959, the Series 6300, being joined by a DeVille convertible in 1964.
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Common 1989 Cadillac Deville problems
Based on complaints from owners of the 1989 Cadillac DeVille, several common problems have been reported:
- Speedometer Issue: Owners have noted that the speedometer stops at 85 mph, limiting its functionality and accuracy. This problem can be frustrating for drivers who require precise speed readings while on the road.
- Fuel Efficiency: The 1989 Cadillac DeVille is reported to have poor fuel efficiency, averaging around 12 miles per gallon both on the highway and in the city. This low mileage can lead to increased fuel costs for owners of this vehicle.
- Window Regulator Failure: A common issue with the 1989 DeVille is the failure of one or both power window regulators in each door. When these regulators fail, the window can fall into the door and may not roll back up, causing inconvenience and potential safety concerns.
- Electrical Short: Some owners have experienced electrical issues, such as the entire car shorting out when pressing certain buttons, like the radio's power button. This sudden electrical failure can be alarming and may indicate underlying electrical system problems.
- Exhaust Pipe Leaks: Liquid leaking from the exhaust pipe has been reported by some owners. While this issue may resolve itself in warmer weather, it can be a sign of potential exhaust system problems that need to be addressed to maintain the vehicle's performance and safety.
- HVAC Door Actuator Failure: Owners have reported issues with the HVAC door actuators failing, leading to problems with the heating and air conditioning systems. This can result in incorrect air delivery or temperature control, affecting the comfort of the vehicle's occupants.
These common problems with the 1989 Cadillac DeVille highlight various issues that owners may encounter, ranging from mechanical failures to electrical malfunctions. Addressing these issues promptly through proper maintenance and repairs can help ensure the longevity and reliability of this classic vehicle.
What is the bad year for the Cadillac DeVille?
Years to Avoid
- 2001. 51 complaints.
- 1999. 26 complaints.
- 2000. 22 complaints.
- 2002. 17 complaints.
- 1994. 15 complaints.
What engine is in a 1989 Cadillac DeVille?
Engine power was 155 hp, delivered from a 4.5-liter V-8 engine that used throttle body injection. Power was delivered to the front wheels through a four-speed automatic transmission.
What year was the Cadillac in breaking bad?
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Is a Cadillac DeVille fast?
Is the 2003 Cadillac DeVille a powerful car? It depends on your definition of powerful. The 2003 DeVille ranges in power from the Sedan 4D with 275 horsepower and a 0-60 time of 7.8 seconds to the DTS Sedan 4D with 300 horsepower and a 0-60 time of 7.3 seconds.
What is the bad year for the Cadillac DeVille?
Years to Avoid
- 2001. 51 complaints.
- 1999. 26 complaints.
- 2000. 22 complaints.
- 2002. 17 complaints.
- 1994. 15 complaints.
What engine is in a 1989 Cadillac DeVille?
Engine power was 155 hp, delivered from a 4.5-liter V-8 engine that used throttle body injection. Power was delivered to the front wheels through a four-speed automatic transmission.
Is the Cadillac 4.5 a good engine?
It can be a very good engine but like its 4.1L brother, it is prone to head gasket and intake manifold gasket failure. The cooling system on these engines must be kept very clean, with coolant flushing and freshening every two years at least.
Is a Cadillac DeVille fast?
Is the 2003 Cadillac DeVille a powerful car? It depends on your definition of powerful. The 2003 DeVille ranges in power from the Sedan 4D with 275 horsepower and a 0-60 time of 7.8 seconds to the DTS Sedan 4D with 300 horsepower and a 0-60 time of 7.3 seconds.
1989 Cadillac Deville car problems categorized by type of issue
After analyzing all complaints sent to the NHTSA and researching popular Cadillac Deville problems, we found that the most common problems with these 2023 model year vehicles are:
- Vehicle speed control problems
- Engine and engine cooling problems
- Service brakes problems
- Hydraulic problems
- Electrical system problems
The graph below shows statistics for all 1989 Cadillac Deville vehicle components and the number of complaints received.
Latest 25 complaints 1989 Cadillac Deville
The NHTSA has received 58 complaints about various vehicle components related to the 1989 Cadillac Deville. Below are the 25 most recent complaints reported for 1989 Cadillac Deville vehicles.
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,EQUIPMENT PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2006-01-01
- VIN: 1G6CD1152K4
- Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,EQUIPMENT
- Summary: 1989 CADILLAC DEVILLE CP SPEED ACTUATOR - HIGH IDLE / RUNAWAY VEHICLE - HAVE REPLACED 3 TIMES PROBLEMS STILL HAPPENING. NOW I WILL NOT DRIVE THIS CAR FOR FEAR OF A ACCIDENT! I WENT ONLINE TO SEE IF ANY OTHER CONSUMERS HAD SAME PROBLEMS AND IT IS CONFIRMED! "INCIDENTS NUMEROUS TIMES". *TR
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2007-10-15
- VIN: 1G6CD5150K4
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: WOULD NOT PASS EMISSIONS DUE TO MISFIRE AND NOX CONTROL SYSTEM MALFUNCTION (MOST LIKELY DUE TO PROBLEMS IN ONLY A FEW CYLINDERS). POSSIBLE CAUSES INCLUDE LEAN AIR/FUEL RATIO, PORT VACUUM LEAKS, EGR SYSTEM, ERRATIC IGNITION TIMING, AND/OR OTHER MECHANICAL PROBLEMS. *TR
STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2005-11-11
- Number Of Injuries: 1
- VIN: 1G6CD5156K4
- Components: STRUCTURE
- Summary: HOOD ON FRONT CAR FELL CLOSED BY ITSELF AND LATCHED CLOSED. MY FINGERS WERE ON FENDER AT THE TIME IT FELL. MY FINGERS WERE SMASHED BETWEEN THE HOOD AND THE FENDER. I COULD NOT GET THEM OUT. I HAD TO SCREAM FOR SOMEONE TO OPEN THE HOOD FROM INSIDE THE CAR SINCE I WAS TRAPPED. MY FINGERS CAME VERY CLOSE TO BEING CUT OFF. THERE WAS NO WIND OR ANY OUTSIDE CAUSES FOR THE HOOD TO FALL. THE HOOD WAS ALL THE WAY OPEN AND I DID NOT DO ANYTHING IMPROPER TO CAUSE THIS PROBLEM. I BELIEVE THE HOOD SUPPORTS ARE A DESIGNED IN FLAW THAT CAUSED THIS TO HAPPEN. THEY DO NOT ADEQUATELY SUPPORT THE HOOD. HOOD HAS NEVER FALLEN BEFORE. *NM
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2004-02-05
- VIN: 1G6CD5150K4
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
- Summary: WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE ACCELERATED, AND WENT OUT OF CONTROL. CONSUMER STATED THERE WAS SOMETHING CALLED AN ACCELERATOR MOTOR THAT MALFUNCTIONED. THE TECHNICIAN REPLACE THE IDLE SPEED SENSOR.*AK FRONT CALIPERS AND ROTORS BURNED UP. THE TECHNICIAN REPLACED THE CALIPERS, ROTORS AND FLUSHED THE BRAKE FLUID. *BF *NM
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2001-10-04
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: REAR AXLE ASSEMBLY FELL APART AND DROPPED FRONT END ONTO THE PAVEMNENT.*AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2001-04-05
- VIN: 1G6CE5155K4
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
- Summary: AFTER ACCELERATING THROTTLE KEEPS PUMPING, DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED, AND CAN NOT CORRECT PROBLEM. *AK ALTERNATOR FAILED, FRONT BRAKES MAKE NOISES, ALSO THE FUEL FILTER WAS REPLACED.*YH *YH
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2001-03-09
- VIN: 1G6CD5153K4
- Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
- Summary: RUNAWAY THROTTLE, SUDDEN HIGH SPEED ENGINE CONDITIONS THAT OCCURRED ENTIRELY INDEPENDENT OF THE DRIVER. STOPPING REQUIRED STEERING TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND TURNING OFF THE IGNITION. LAST TIME IT HAPPENED IT PERSISTED EACH TIME ENGINE WAS RESTARTED.
TIRES,WHEELS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2001-02-16
- Components: TIRES,WHEELS
- Summary: THE TIRE AND RIM ASSEMBLY ON THE RIGHT FRONT CORNER CAME OFF DAMAGING THE FRONT FENDER (OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT). NLM
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2000-05-18
- VIN: 1G6CD5151K4
- Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
- Summary: WHILE IN CRUISE CONTROL MODE, PUT FOOT ON BRAKE TO RELEASE CRUISE CONTROL, CAR IMMEDIATELY EXCELLED TO 85MPH. REACHED OVER TO TURN OFF SWITCH ON CRUISE CONTROL, AT THE SAME TIME BOTH FEET ON BRAKES, TRYING TO SLOW DOWN, FINALLY PUT CAR IN NEUTRAL, CAR SLOWED DOWN.
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2000-05-18
- VIN: 1G6CD5151K4
- Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
- Summary: NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOV EVEHICLE. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-11-24
- VIN: 1G6CD5154K4
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Summary: BRAKES ARE NOT ADEQUATE FOR THE VEHICLE, VERY WEAK IN SPITE OF GOOD LININGS. *MJS
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2000-01-27
- VIN: NOT AVIALAB
- Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
- Summary: CONSUMER WAS DRIVING 55MPH ACCELERATED TO CHANGE LANES IN THE MIDDLE OF RUSH HOUR TRAFFIC. CONSUMER THOUGHT ACCELERATOR GOT STUCK AND HIT THE BRAKE. THEN CONSUMER TRIED TO LIFT THE GAS PEDAL WITH HER FOOT, THINKING IT WAS STUCK AND CAR KEPT ACCELERATING. CAR WAS ALSO PLACED IN NEUTRAL, BUT CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE UP TO 90MPH. CONSUMER TURNED IGNITION OFF, AND PUT EMERGENCY BRAKE WHILE IN THE MIDDLE OF A TURN. THE PLASTIC LOCK IN RETAINER CLIP FELL OFF INTO THE THROTTLE BODY & JAMMED THE THROTTLE OPEN. *AK
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1996-06-27
- VIN: 1G6CD5159K4
- Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
- Summary: THE DATES ARE APPROXIMATE. I BOUGHT MAY 29,1996 AND WAS IN THE SHOP WITHIN TWO WEEKS. THE SERVICE ADVISOR (DICK SMITH I THINK HIS NAME IS) ASSURED ME THAT SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE WOULD ADDRESS THE ENGINE SURGE PROBLEM AND AS I THINK ABOUT IT I AGREED TO IT BECAUSE THAT WAS AT LEAST THE SECOND TIME I WAS IN LINDSAY CADILLAC FOR SERVICE ON THE ENGINE SURGE. I RETURNED A FEW DAYS LATER AS MY SCHEDULED ALLOWED AND RECALL TALKING WITH THE SERVICE MANAGER WHO REFUSED TO ADMIT THAT THE FIRST 3 TIMES I WAS THERE, THOSE CADILLAC "EXPERTS" SHOULD HAVE FIXED IT PROPERLY THE FIRST TIME AND AT THE MOST BEFORE THE 3RD VISIT. OF COURSE "DICK" ASSURED HIS BOSS THAT HE SAID NOTHING OF THE SORT (THAT $495 SHCEDULED MAINTENANCE WOULD ONCE AND FOR ALL SOLVE THE ENGINE SURGE). I CAME SO CLOSE TO REARENDING MAYBE FIVE DIFFERENT PEOPLE DURING THAT WHOLE RUNAROUND PERIOD. FINALLY, WITH MY LIMITED KNOWLEDGE OF VEHICLES, I REDUCED THE IDLE CONTROL SO THE HIGH REVING ENGINE WOULDN'T DO DAMAGE UNTIL I FOUND A SOLUTION TO THIS. AND NOW I COME ACROSS YOUR WEBSITE AND SEE SOME OF THE SAME COMPLAINTS I MADE TO LINDSAY CADILLAC OF ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA IN A LIST OF RECALLS AND TSB'S THAT WERE ISSUED 2 YEARS AFTER THEY (LINDSAY) SOLD THIS CAR TO THE PREVIOUS OWNER NAMED TIPTON ACCORDING TO DICK SMITH IN SUMMER OF 1989. OF THE 253 COMPLAINTS ON THE 1989 CADILLAC DEVILLE THAT I FIND IN YOUR COMPLAINTS DATABASE, 29 OF THEM CITE A PROBLEM WITH THE THROTTLE. THAT IS A CONSIDERABLE PERCENTAGE CONSIDERING THAT SILENT SUFFERS (THOSE WHO WON'T MAKE OFFICIAL COMPLAINTS BUT WILL BUY IMPORTS INSTEAD) COULD COUNT FOR A ESTIMATED ADDITIONAL 30%. IT IS NO WONDER THAT IMPORT AUTOMAKERS ADVERTISE LESS THAN "DAMS" (DOMESTIC AUTO MAKER S) DAMS ARE THE SINGLE BEST REASON FOR BUYING UNAMERICAN. NOW, WITH THE SIGNIFICANT % OF REPORTED COMPLAINTS ON THE THROTTLE OF THE 1989 CADILLAC DEVILLE, SHOULDN'T A RECALL BE IN ORDER? REMEMBER THAT A RECALL ON THE 1992 CADILLAC FLEETWOOD INVOLVED THE THROTTLE.
WHEELS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1999-11-18
- VIN: 1G6CD5156K4
- Components: WHEELS
- Summary: AFTER DISCOVERING THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DRIVING RIGHT OWNER CHECKED THE WHEELS AND FOUND THE LEFT FRONT WHEEL TO BE CRACKED AND COMING APART. SPOKES WERE COMING OUT OF THE WHEEL. CUSTOMER WAS NOTIFED ABOUT THE PROBLEM. OWNER WILL BE REPLACING THE WHEELS. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1999-09-05
- VIN: 1G6CD5159K4
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
- Summary: HAD NEW TIRES PUT ON VEHICLE, AND DEALER NOTICED THAT THERE WAS A GAS LEAK. TOOK THE CAR TO THE LOCAL MECHANIC WHO REMOVED THE GAS TANK BECAUSE IT SAT ON TOP OF THE THE FUEL SENDING UNIT. FUEL SENDING UNIT RUSTED BECAUSE MOISTURE BACKED UP IN THE LINES. CONTACTED DEALER AND MANUFACTURER. *AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1999-09-23
- Crash: 1
- VIN: 1G6CD11XKA4
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM SHUT DOWN, RESULTING IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND IN A MINOR COLLISION. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1998-07-22
- VIN: 1G6CD5159K4
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Summary: THE ABS BRAKING SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONED, CAUSING EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE WHICH MAY RESULTIN A CRASH. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1999-04-19
- VIN: 1G6CD5152K4
- Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
- Summary: ENGINE RACED OUT OF CONTROL ON STARTUP. DESPITE MY HEARING PROBLEM, I TURNED OFF THE IGNITION BEFORE LEAVING "PARK". IF I HAD PUT THE CAR IN "DRIVE" I WOULD HAVE SMAHED INTO THE PARKED CAR IN FRONT OF ME. THE SERVICE STATION SAID THAT THE IDLE SPEED CONTROL UNIT HAD FAILED. IT WAS JAMMED IN THE FULL THROTTLE POSITION AND COULDN'T BE REPAIRED. *AK
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1999-03-09
- VIN: 1G6CB1151K4
- Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
- Summary: WHEN TURNING THE IGNITION ,THE ENGINE GOES TO FULL POWER. CONSUMER MUST PRESS HARD ON BRAKES IN ORDER TO KEEP THE VEHICLE FROM ACCELERATING WITHOUT TOUCHING THE ACCELERATOR. *AK *ML
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1998-12-06
- Crash: 1
- VIN: 1G6CD515XK4
- Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
- Summary: THROTTLE STUCK AT 71 MPH CRUISE CONTROL WAS NOT ENGAGED, WHEN BRAKES WERE APPLIED VEHICLE WOULD NOT SLOW DOWN AND CONTINUED THROUGH AN INTERSECTION STRIKING A STOP SIGN WHICH FELL ON THE CAR BRAKING THE WINDSHIELD AND DAMAGE TO THE LEFT FRONT FENDER AND SCRATCHS ALONG THE LEFT SIDE OF VEHICLE, UPON CHECKING THE VEHICLE AT THE SCENE THE THROTTLE WAS STILL STUCK IN THE WIDE OPEN POSITION, IT TOOK SOME FORCE TO BREAK IT LOOSE.
STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1998-11-01
- VIN: 1G6CD5159K4
- Components: STRUCTURE
- Summary: TRANSAXLE MOUNT (BOTTOM MOUNT): 2 BOTTOM BOLTS SHEAR OFF FROM TRANSAXLE SIDE AT THE SAME TIME. STEM PART OF BOLT STILL LEFT INSIDE THE TRANSMISSION ORIFICE. POSSIBLE WRONG BOLT STRENGTH. BOTH BOLTS ARE ORIGINAL PARTS.
STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1997-10-01
- Number Of Injuries: 1
- VIN: 1G6CD515XK4
- Components: STRUCTURE
- Summary: HOOD STRUTS FAILED TWICE, HITTING DRIVER IN THE BACK WHILE HE WAS WORKING UNDER THE HOOD. THE STRUTS THAT HOLD THE HOOD UP ARE NOT SUFFICIENT ENOUGH FOR THE WEIGHT OF THE HOOD. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-11-24
- VIN: IC6C05159K4
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: FAN BELT FAILED.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1998-02-20
- Fire: 1
- VIN: 1G6CD5159K4
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: INGITION SWITCH CAUGHT FIRE.
VISIBILITY PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1991-01-01
- VIN: 1G6CD5151K4
- Components: VISIBILITY
- Summary: WINDSHIELD WIPERS STOPPED.
1989 Cadillac Deville recalls
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued 1 recalls for different components of the 1989 Cadillac Deville.
- Manufacturer: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL, INC.
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
- Summary: CERTAIN REPLACEMENT FUEL FILTERS, FRAM BRAND NAME P/N G3727, WITH DATE CODES X52911 THROUGH X60801 SEQUENTIALLY OR X600141 AND A MEXICO COUNTRY OR ORIGIN MARKING ON THE FUEL FILTER HOUSING MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 18, 2005, THROUGH MARCH 21, 2006, SOLD FOR USE ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE AND ON CERTAIN SCHOOL BUSES. (TO SEE THE SCHOOL BUS ENGINE SIZES, CLICK ON "DOCUMENT SEARCH" AND THEN "BUS APPLICATIONS"). THE CONNECTOR ON THE FUEL FILTER WAS NOT MANUFACTURED TO HONEYWELL'S SPECIFICATION. AS A RESULT, THE O-RING MAY NOT SEAT CORRECTLY ON THE FUEL LINE.
- Consequence: THIS CONDITION MAY CAUSE AN INADEQUATE SEAL AT THE CONNECTION, POTENTIALLY LEADING TO A FUEL LEAK. IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A FIRE COULD OCCUR.
- Remedy: HONEYWELL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE FUEL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 18, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FRAM CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-890-2075 (OPTION 1).
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