What gets recalled
1996 Cadillac Fleetwood recalls (2)
Wheels › Lugs/nuts/bolts/studs
The wheel lug nuts were not tightened to the proper specification during assembly.
Remedy: Dealers will tighten the vehicle's wheel lug nuts to the proper specification.
Suspension › Front › Control arm › Lower ball joint
Defective lower control arm ball joint attachment nuts were not properly torqued and can loosen.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect both front lower control arm ball joint attachment nuts for proper torque. If the ball joint has loosened, both the ball joint and the knuckle will be replaced.
1995 Cadillac Fleetwood recalls (5)
Wheels › Lugs/nuts/bolts/studs
The wheel lug nuts were not tightened to the proper specification during assembly.
Remedy: Dealers will tighten the vehicle's wheel lug nuts to the proper specification.
Suspension › Front › Control arm › Lower ball joint
Defective lower control arm ball joint attachment nuts were not properly torqued and can loosen.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect both front lower control arm ball joint attachment nuts for proper torque. If the ball joint has loosened from the knuckle, both the ball joint and the knuckle will be replaced.
Suspension › Front › Control arm › Lower ball joint
Defective lower control arm ball joint attachment nuts were not properly torqued and can loosen.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect both front lower control arm ball joint attachment nuts for proper torque. If the ball joint has loosened, both the ball joint and the knuckle will be replaced.
Power train › Automatic transmission
These vehicles were produced with an improperly adjusted transmission shift control linkage. This does not meet with the requirements of FMVSS no. 114, "theft protection."
Remedy: Dealers will adjust the shift control linkage system.
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Vehicle speed control › Springs
These vehicles fail to conform to FMVSS no. 124, "accelerator control systems." at low temperatures, excessive friction can occur in the accelerator pedal assembly.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the accelerator pedal assembly.
Frequently asked questions
How many recalls does the Cadillac Fleetwood have?
NHTSA lists 5 recalls for the Cadillac Fleetwood across 2 model years.
How do I know if my Cadillac Fleetwood has an open recall?
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Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.