Vehicle recall 87V047000 · April 6, 1987
Cadillac Eldorado and Seville
The twilight sentinel potentiometer (thumbwheel control) might have been manufactured with electrical contacts which could result in an intermittent headlight circuit.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- The twilight sentinel potentiometer (thumbwheel control) might have been manufactured with electrical contacts which could result in an intermittent headlight circuit.
- Consequence
- With the twilight sentinel system on, the intermittentcircuit could cause headlight and instrument panel lights to go out. Suddenloss of headlights could reduce driver visibility and might result in a vehiclecrash without prior warning.
- Remedy
- Install a new part in one of the vehicles control computers to prevent this condition from occuring.
- Notes
- System: electrical/headlights.vehicle description: passenger cars Cadillac eldorado and seville.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 87V047000
- Reported to NHTSA
- April 6, 1987
- Filed by
- GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
- Owner notification
- April 27, 1987
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 56,783
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Exterior lighting › Headlights › Switch
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Cadillac Eldorado (1986-1987): 1987, 1986
- Cadillac Seville (1986-1987): 1987, 1986
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