Vehicle recall 83V065000 · July 7, 1983

1982-1983 Cadillac Seville

The fusible link, which protects electrical components connected through the ignition switch, could come open while rear window defogger is in operation.

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary: The fusible link, which protects electrical components connected through the ignition switch, could come open while rear window defogger is in operation. If twilight sentinel switch is on and headlight switch is off, an open link will result in loss of headlights.
Remedy: Dealer will replace defective fusible link with an improved type.
Notes: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with rear window defoggers andtwilight sentinel.system: electrical; fusible link.consequences of defect: loss of headlights without warning could result in anaccident, especially in poor weather/night time driving conditions.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 83V065000
Reported to NHTSA: July 7, 1983
Filed by: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Owner notification: August 1, 1983
Vehicles potentially affected: 25,053
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Visibility › Defroster/defogger/HVAC system › Rear window

Recall 83V065000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.

Cadillac Seville (1982-1983): 1983, 1982

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