Cadillac Brougham recalls

13 official safety recalls for the Cadillac Brougham from NHTSA (United States), DVSA (United Kingdom) and the EU Safety Gate, newest first. Recall repairs are normally free at the maker’s dealers.

Whether your car is affected and still needs the repair depends on its VIN or registration. Check it on the official site for your country:

  1. Rear wheel brake cylinders may be undersized

    Reported October 20, 1992Model years 1986–1989NHTSA campaign 92V152000167 vehicles affected

    The rear wheel brake cylinders may be too small for the vehicle's increased weight, so it may not meet stopping distance requirements. Replace them with larger diameter cylinders.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM:WHEEL CYLINDERS
    Defect
    THE INCREASED WEIGHT OF THE STRETCH CONVERSION LIMOUSINES REQUIRES LARGER DIAMETER REAR WHEEL BRAKE CYLINDERS THAN THOSE INSTALLED IN THE FACTORY.
    Consequence
    THE VEHICLES DO NOT MEET THE STOPPING DISTANCEREQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS 105, "HYDRAULIC BRAKE SYSTEMS".
    Remedy
    REPLACE THE EXISTING REAR WHEEL BRAKE CYLINDERS WITH LARGER DIAMETER BRAKE CYLINDERS.
    Notes
    SYSTEM: BRAKES; REAR BRAKE CYLINDERS; FMVSS 105.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: STRETCH LIMOUSINE CONVERSIONS.

  2. Rear wheel brake cylinder may reduce braking

    Reported June 14, 1991Model years 1987–1991NHTSA campaign 91V101000205 vehicles affected

    With power braking assist inoperative, the vehicle may not meet stopping distance requirements. Replace the original 1" rear wheel brake cylinder with a 1 1/16" cylinder.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM:WHEEL CYLINDERS
    Consequence
    STOPPING DISTANCE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS 105 ARE NOT METWITH POWER BRAKING ASSIST UNIT INOPERATIVE.
    Remedy
    REPLACE ORIGINAL 1" REAR WHEEL BRAKE CYLINDER WITH A 1 1/16" CYLINDER.
    Notes
    SYSTEM: HYDRAULIC BRAKES; FMVSS 105.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: REAR WHEEL BRAKE CYLINDERS ARE TOO SMALL TO ALLOW FORPROPER BRAKING.

  3. Rear wheel brake cylinder may reduce braking

    Reported June 14, 1991Model years 1988–1991NHTSA campaign 91V10000061 vehicles affected

    With power braking assist inoperative, the vehicle may not meet stopping distance requirements. Replace the original 1" rear wheel brake cylinder with a 1 1/16" cylinder.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM:WHEEL CYLINDERS
    Consequence
    STOPPING DISTANCE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS 105 ARE NOT METWITH POWER BRAKING ASSIST UNIT INOPERATIVE.
    Remedy
    REPLACE ORIGINAL 1" REAR WHEEL BRAKE CYLINDER WITH A 1 1/16" CYLINDER.
    Notes
    SYSTEM: HYDRAULIC BRAKES; FMVSS 105.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: REAR WHEEL BRAKE CYLINDERS ARE TOO SMALL TO ALLOW FORPROPER BRAKING.

  4. Rear wheel brake cylinders may be too small

    Reported June 14, 1991Model years 1990NHTSA campaign 91V09900091 vehicles affected

    Rear wheel brake cylinders that are too small may not provide proper braking when the power assist unit is inoperative, failing stopping distance requirements. The original 1-inch cylinders will be replaced with 1 1/16-inch cylinders.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM:WHEEL CYLINDERS
    Defect
    REAR WHEEL BRAKE CYLINDERS ARE TOO SMALL TO ALLOW FOR PROPER BRAKING.
    Consequence
    STOPPING DISTANCE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS 105 ARE NOT METWITH POWER BRAKING ASSIST UNIT INOPERATIVE.
    Remedy
    REPLACE ORIGINAL 1" REAR WHEEL BRAKE CYLINDER WITH A 1 1/16" CYLINDER.
    Notes
    SYSTEM: HYDRAULIC BRAKES; FMVSS 105.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIMOUSINE CONVERSIONS.

  5. Rear wheel brake cylinders may be too small

    Reported June 14, 1991Model years 1987–1990NHTSA campaign 91V09600028 vehicles affected

    Rear wheel brake cylinders that are too small may not provide proper braking when the power assist unit is inoperative, failing stopping distance requirements. The original 1-inch cylinders will be replaced with 1 1/16-inch cylinders.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM:WHEEL CYLINDERS
    Defect
    REAR WHEEL BRAKE CYLINDERS ARE TOO SMALL TO ALLOW FOR PROPER BRAKING.
    Consequence
    STOPPING DISTANCE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS 105 ARE NOT METWITH POWER BRAKING ASSIST UNIT INOPERATIVE.
    Remedy
    REPLACE ORIGINAL 1" REAR WHEEL BRAKE CYLINDER WITH A 1 1/16" CYLINDER.
    Notes
    SYSTEM: HYDRAULIC BRAKES; FMVSS 105.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIMOUSINE CONVERSIONS.

  6. Rear wheel brake cylinders may be too small

    Reported June 14, 1991Model years 1988–1991NHTSA campaign 91V094000186 vehicles affected

    Rear wheel brake cylinders that are too small may not provide proper braking when the power assist unit is inoperative, failing stopping distance requirements. The original 1-inch cylinders will be replaced with 1 1/16-inch cylinders.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM:WHEEL CYLINDERS
    Defect
    REAR WHEEL BRAKE CYLINDERS ARE TOO SMALL TO ALLOW FOR PROPER BRAKING.
    Consequence
    STOPPING DISTANCE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS 105 WERE NOT METWITH POWER BRAKING ASSIST UNIT INOPERATIVE.
    Remedy
    REPLACE ORIGINAL 1" REAR WHEEL BRAKE CYLINDER WITH A 1 1/16" CYLINDER.
    Notes
    SYSTEM: HYDRAULIC BRAKES; FMVSS 105.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIMOUSINE CONVERSIONS.

  7. Rear wheel brake cylinders may be too small

    Reported June 14, 1991Model years 1988–1990NHTSA campaign 91V09300014 vehicles affected

    Rear wheel brake cylinders that are too small may not provide proper braking when the power assist units are inoperative, failing stopping distance requirements. The original 1-inch cylinders will be replaced with 1 1/16-inch cylinders.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM:WHEEL CYLINDERS
    Defect
    REAR WHEEL BRAKE CYLINDERS ARE TOO SMALL TO ALLOW FOR PROPER BRAKING.
    Consequence
    STOPPING DISTANCE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS 105 ARE NOT METWITH POWER ASSIST BRAKING UNITS INOPERATIVE.
    Remedy
    REPLACE ORIGINAL 1" REAR WHEEL BRAKE CYLINDER WITH A 1 1/16" CYLINDER.
    Notes
    SYSTEM: HYDRAULIC BRAKES; FMVSS 105.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIMOUSINE CONVERSIONS.

  8. Rear wheel brake cylinders may be too small

    Reported June 10, 1991Model years 1990–1991NHTSA campaign 91V09200014 vehicles affected

    Rear wheel brake cylinders that are too small may not provide proper braking when the power assist unit is inoperative, failing stopping distance requirements. The original 1-inch cylinders will be replaced with 1 1/16-inch cylinders.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM:WHEEL CYLINDERS
    Defect
    REAR WHEEL BRAKE CYLINDERS TOO SMALL TO ALLOW FOR PROPER BRAKING.
    Consequence
    STOPPING DISTANCE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS 571 ARE NOT METWITH POWER ASSIST BRAKING UNIT INOPERATIVE.
    Remedy
    REPLACE ORIGINAL 1" REAR WHEEL BRAKE CYLINDER WITH A 1 1/16" CYLINDER.
    Notes
    SYSTEM: HYDRAULIC BRAKES; FMVSS 105.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIMOUSINE CONVERSIONS.

  9. Rear brakes may not meet stopping distance requirements

    Reported January 11, 1991Model years 1987–1991NHTSA campaign 91V011000244 vehicles affected

    The vehicle did not meet stopping distance requirements, which could increase stopping distance and risk of an accident. The rear wheel brake cylinders will be replaced with larger cylinders.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM
    Defect
    LIMOUSINE FAILED TO MEET STOPPING DISTANCE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS 105.
    Consequence
    INCREASED STOPPING DISTANCE COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT;VEHICLES DO NOT COMPLY WITH FMVSS 105.
    Remedy
    REPLACE ORIGINAL REAR WHEEL BRAKE CYLINDER WITH A LARGER CYLINDER.
    Notes
    SYSTEM: HYDRAULIC BRAKES; FMVSS 105.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: 60 INCH ADDED STRETCH LIMOUSINES.

  10. Certification label may show incorrect weight and tire information

    Reported July 27, 1990Model years 1989–1990NHTSA campaign 90V134000158 vehicles affected

    The certification labels may show incorrect vehicle weight ratings and tire information, causing the vehicles to fail to comply with federal regulations. Revised certification labels will be installed.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
    Defect
    GROSS VEHICLE WEIGHT RATINGS AND TIRE INFORMATION MAY BE INCORRECT ON LABELS.
    Consequence
    VEHICLES WOULD NOT COMPLY WITH 49 CFR PART 567.
    Remedy
    INSTALL REVISED CERTIFICATION LABELS.
    Notes
    SYSTEM: ALTERERS CERTIFICATION LABEL; 49 CFR PART 567.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: STRETCH LIMOUSINES.

  11. Tire placard may show incorrect weight and tire information

    Reported July 27, 1990Model years 1989–1990NHTSA campaign 90V133000158 vehicles affected

    The placard may show incorrect vehicle weight ratings and tire information, which could lead to overloading. Revised tire placards will be installed.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
    Defect
    TIRE PLACARD MAY CONTAIN INCORRECT GROSS VEHICLE WEIGHT RATINGS AND TIRE INFORMATION.
    Consequence
    LIMOUSINES WOULD NOT COMPLY WITH FMVSS 110 AND CONSUMERMIGHT UNKNOWINGLY OVERLOAD THE VEHICLE BECAUSE OF PLACARD MISINFORMATION.
    Remedy
    INSTALL REVISED TIRE PLACARDS.
    Notes
    SYSTEM: TIRE PLACARD; FMVSS 110.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: STRETCH LIMOUSINES.

  12. Cruise control bushing may slip out of place

    Reported June 16, 1989Model years 1986–1988NHTSA campaign 89V1020001,755,897 vehicles affected

    A nylon bushing in the cruise control servo bail may slip out, causing unexpected increases in engine speed or engine run-on with the ignition off. The servo rod assembly could catch on engine components and cause a stuck throttle. A new bushing will be installed.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
    Defect
    A SMALL NYLON BUSHING IN THE CRUISE CONTROL SERVO BAIL MAY SLIP OUT OF PLACE, CAUSING INTERMITTENT AND UNEXPECTED INCREASES IN ENGINE SPEED OR DIESELING (ENGINE RUN ON WITH IGNITION OFF).
    Consequence
    SERVO ROD ASSEMBLY COULD CATCH ON ENGINE COMPONENTS ANDRESULT IN A STUCK THROTTLE WITH POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE CRASH.
    Remedy
    INSTALL A NEW BUSHING IN CRUISE CONTROL SERVO BAIL.
    Notes
    SYSTEM:CRUISE CONTROL.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION:PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH CRUISE CONTROL ANDCERTAIN GASOLINE AND DIESEL ENGINES.

  13. Rear shoulder belt retractor may not lock

    Reported December 4, 1987Model years 1988NHTSA campaign 87V1850005,234 vehicles affected

    The rear seat belt shoulder retractor may fail to lock under the specified acceleration, increasing the likelihood of occupant injury. The vehicle also does not meet the stated safety standard. The rear shoulder belt retractor assembly will be replaced as necessary.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
    Defect
    REAR SEAT BELT SHOULDER RETRACTOR ASSEMBLY MAY NOT LOCK WHEN SUBJECTED TO THE ACCELERATION REQUIRED BY FMVSS NO. 209.
    Consequence
    THIS INCREASES LIKELIHOOD OF INJURY TO SEAT OCCUPANT.VEHICLES DO NOT COMPLY WITH FMVSS NO. 209.
    Remedy
    REPLACE REAR SEAT SHOULDER BELT RETRACTOR ASSEMBLY, AS NECESSARY.
    Notes
    SYSTEM: REAR SEAT BELTS/FMVSS NO. 209VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS.

Sources: NHTSA (US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration), DVSA (UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency) and the EU Safety Gate (European Commission) recall data. Each recall covers vehicles sold in that market; models sold elsewhere may differ.

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