Recall
Cadillac Brougham — 78V189000
NHTSA ID
78V189000
Make
Cadillac
Model
Brougham
Years Affected
1977
Recall Date
1978-08-30
Component
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Units Affected
388,867
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
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.
Remedy
OWNER WILL BE SENT A METAL HEAT SHIELD TO BE INSTALLED ABOVE THE INSTRUMENT PANEL, EITHER BY THE OWNER OR BY THE DEALER.