Newest first. Many cover only part of a model year, so check your VIN with Cadillac before booking a repair.
Transport Canada · listed for this model year
Certain vehicles may not comply with CMVSS1101 - Emission Device.
1983025 · 34,932 units in campaign · Transport Canada
Applies only if the manufacturer confirms your VIN · repair by an authorised dealer
THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL HAS AN EXTENSION RUBBER FLAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE PEDAL THAT COULD BE WEDGED UNDER THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL IN SUCH A MANNER THAT ENGINE IDLE SPEED WOULD BE INCREASED. SHOULD THIS CONDITION OCCUR AND THE TRANSMISSION IS SHIFTED FROM PARK OR NEUTRAL TO DRIVE OR REVERSE, THE INCREASE ENGINE SPEED COULD PRODUCE AN ACCELERATION RATE UNANTICIPATED BY THE VEHICLE OPERATOR. THIS COULD RESULT IN AN UNEXPECTED VEHICLE MOVEMENT AND VEHICLE CRASH.
1979079 · 9,640 units in campaign · Transport Canada
Applies only if the manufacturer confirms your VIN · repair by an authorised dealer
PAPER OR OTHER COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS PLACED IN THE INSTRUMENT PANEL ASH TRAY RECEPTABLE COULD BE IGNITED BYU A PERSON PLACING LIGHTED MATERIALS IN THE ASH TRAY. IN THE EVENT OF THIS MATERIAL CATCHING FIRE, THE FLAMES COULD REACH THE INTERIOR OF THE INSTRUMENT PANEL WHERE THE FIRE WOULD BE DIFFICULT TO EXTINGUISH WITHOUT WATER OR AN EXTINGUISHER.
1978082 · 9,673 units in campaign · Transport Canada
Applies only if the manufacturer confirms your VIN · repair by an authorised dealer
On certain vehicles, the fuel hose connections from the engine fuel pressure regulator to the fuel rail and certain fuel hose connections between the gas tank and the engine fuel rail may leak because of hose deterioration creating a fire hazard.
1977087 · 3,420 units in campaign · Transport Canada
Applies only if the manufacturer confirms your VIN · repair by an authorised dealer
United States records (NHTSA) · 4
These are NHTSA campaigns for 1978 Cadillac DeVille vehicles sold in the United States. They are not Canadian recalls: NHTSA's VIN lookup has no Canadian data, and a US campaign may have no Canadian counterpart, or one under a different number covering different vehicles. For a vehicle sold in Canada, go by the Transport Canada listing above and Cadillac's Canadian VIN lookup.
THE INVOLVED VEHICLES WERE BUILT WITH AN ACCELERATOR PEDAL HAVING AN EXTENSION, OR RUBBER FLAP, AT THE BOTTOM OF THE PEDAL. THIS PEDAL FLAP COULD BE INADVERTENTLY DISPLACED BY A FLOOR COVERING AND WEDGED UNDER THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL IN A MANNER THAT CAN INFLUENCE THE THROTTLE SETTING AND INCREASE THE ENGINE IDLE RPM.
THE DEALER WILL REMOVE THE RUBBER FLAP FROM THE ACCELERATOR.
79V111000 · 3,72,466 units in campaign · NHTSA
Applies only if the manufacturer confirms your VIN · repair by an authorised dealer
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.
OWNER WILL BE SENT A METAL HEAT SHIELD TO BE INSTALLED ABOVE THE INSTRUMENT PANEL, EITHER BY THE OWNER OR BY THE DEALER.
78V189000 · 3,88,867 units in campaign · NHTSA
Applies only if the manufacturer confirms your VIN · repair by an authorised dealer
THE REAR WHEEL MOUNTING BOLTS ON THE AFFECTED VEHICLES, ARE BRITTLE AND THEREFORE MAY FRACTURE. THIS BRITTLENESS IS DUE TO IMPROPER HEAT TREATMENT DURING MANUFACTURE. IF THE BOLTS BREAK, THE TIRE AND WHEEL ASSEMBLY MAY SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE.
DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, WILL REPLACE DEFECTIVE BOLTS ON ALL AXLES AND THE TEN REAR AXLE WHEEL MOUNTING BOLTS, FREE OF CHARGE.
77V200000 · 4,504 units in campaign · NHTSA
Applies only if the manufacturer confirms your VIN · repair by an authorised dealer
SOME OF THE INVOLVED VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 104, "WINDSHIELD WIPING AND WASHING SYSTEMS". THE WINDSHIELD WASHER BOTTLE ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES MAY CRACK AND ALLOW WASHER FLUID TO DRAIN OUT.
DEALER WILL INSPECT THE WASHER BOTTLE AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE IT WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.
77V162000 · 5,146 units in campaign · NHTSA
Applies only if the manufacturer confirms your VIN · repair by an authorised dealer
1978 Cadillac DeVille recall questions
Transport Canada lists 4 recalls for the 1978 Cadillac DeVille model year. That counts campaigns naming this model year, not recalls on your vehicle: many cover only a VIN range or production window, and some only vehicles found on inspection. NHTSA lists 4 United States campaigns for the US-market model, shown separately; a US campaign may have no Canadian equivalent.
Enter your VIN in Cadillac's Canadian recall lookup, or call a Cadillac dealer with your VIN. In Canada the manufacturer is responsible for showing recall and repair status for each VIN, so its lookup is the authoritative answer. Cardog uses your VIN only to find the model year; the recalls shown here are listed for that model year and are not matched to your VIN.
Not necessarily. NHTSA campaigns cover vehicles sold in the United States, and NHTSA's VIN lookup has no Canadian data. When a defect also affects Canadian vehicles, the manufacturer files a separate notice with Transport Canada, often under a different number and sometimes covering a different set of vehicles. For a Canadian vehicle, go by the Transport Canada listing and Cadillac's Canadian lookup.
Safety recall repairs are normally done at no charge by an authorised Cadillac dealer. The manufacturer's notice for each campaign sets out the remedy and any conditions, so confirm with the dealer when you book.
Once Cadillac's lookup or a dealer confirms a recall applies, book the repair with an authorised Cadillac dealer and bring your VIN. If the manufacturer's notice says not to drive the vehicle or to park it outside, follow that instruction. Parts can take time, so book early.
Follow the manufacturer's notice for that recall. Most allow normal driving until the repair; some tell owners to stop driving or to park outside until it is fixed. Cardog does not grade recalls by severity: the manufacturer's notice and your dealer are the source.
Manufacturers must notify owners they have on record. If you bought the vehicle used or have moved, update your details with Cadillac Canada so notices reach you, and check the manufacturer's lookup from time to time.
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