10.0
really awful- Crashes / Fires:
- 0 / 4
- Injuries / Deaths:
- 0 / 0
- Average Mileage:
- 67,721 miles
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The contact owns a 1995 Cadillac Eldorado. While the contact was having the water pump changed on his vehicle, the mechanic informed him that there was a pinhole leak in the nylon fuel line. Prior to this information, the contact noticed that the vehicle was using more gas than normal. The vehicle has not been diagnosed by the dealer. NHTSA campaign id number 04V110000 (fuel system gasoline: Delivery: Hoses, lines/ piping/ and fittings) was referenced. The current and failure mileages were 120,000. Updated 7/3/08 updated
- Clinton, NC, USA
My car caught on fire while trying to start it.
- Scottsdale, AZ, USA
1995 Cadillac Eldorado caught on fire in the engine compartment.***transferred to occ***. the fire report stated there may have been a possible small leak occurring in the fuel line from the main line to the harness. This leak was most likely ignited by arcing in the spark line plug cable.
- Gray, GA, USA
04V110000/fuel rail tubing. The consumer took the vehicle to the dealer to have the recall work done. The consumer discovered that the recall work was not done. The consumer contacted the manufacturer and explained what had taken place. The manufacturer informed the consumer that the work had been done. Provide further details.
- Fort Lauderdale, FL, USA
While vehicle was parked, a fire started in the fuel line. Vehicle was towed. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem.
- Lamont, CA, USA
The fire occurred when the consumer attempted to start the vehicle. The consumer noticed that the fuel line had two small holes next to the spark plug wire. (the holes in the fuel line/"rubber line") allowed gas to spray over the entire front of the engine.
- Bellmawr, NJ, USA
- Batavia, OH, USA