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Cadillac Eldorado Recall 87V167: Visibility:Power Window Devices And Controls

NHTSA campaign 87V167, reported October 26, 1987, 5,442 vehicles potentially affected.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 87V167GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Component
VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
Problem
WATER OR SNOW DRIPPING ONTO DRIVERS SIDE WINDOW SWITCH ASSEMBLIES MAY CAUSE AN ELECTRICAL SHORT AND SWITCHES TO OVERHEAT.
Risk
THIS COULD RESULT IN A FIRE IN THE DOOR PANEL AREA.
Remedy
INSTALL NEWLY DESIGNED WINDOW SWITCHES. (1984 MODELS WILL RECEIVE NEW CONNECTORS ALSO).
Notes
SYSTEM: WINDOW SWITCH ASSEMBLIES.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CONVERTIBLE PASSENGER CARS.

Affected vehicles

Cadillac Eldorado19841985