Vehicle recall 78V189000 · August 30, 1978
Cadillac Brougham, Deville and 1 more model
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…
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- 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.
- Notes
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: interior; instrument panel.consequences of defect: this could cause a vehicle fire and passenger injuriesdue to fire and smoke inhalation.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 78V189000
- Reported to NHTSA
- August 30, 1978
- Filed by
- GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
- Owner notification
- September 18, 1978
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 388,867
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Unknown or other
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Cadillac Brougham (1977-1978): 1978, 1977
- Cadillac Deville (1977-1978): 1978, 1977
- Cadillac Fleetwood (1977-1978): 1978, 1977
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