Vehicle recall 87V167000 · October 26, 1987

1984-1985 Cadillac Eldorado

Water or snow dripping onto drivers side window switch assemblies may cause an electrical short and switches to overheat.

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

Summary: Water or snow dripping onto drivers side window switch assemblies may cause an electrical short and switches to overheat.
Consequence: 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.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 87V167000
Reported to NHTSA: October 26, 1987
Filed by: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Owner notification: January 11, 1988
Vehicles potentially affected: 5,442
Initiated by: NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
Components: Visibility › Power window devices and controls

Recall 87V167000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

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

Cadillac Eldorado (1984-1985): 1985, 1984

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