The Cadillac Brougham has 13 NHTSA recall campaigns on record covering 1987–1991. On average a defect was admitted 1.82 years after the car was built, the slowest took 5 years. The most recalled system is Service Brakes, Hydraulic (9 campaigns). Owners also filed 31 complaints on this model — see what breaks.
What was recalled on the Cadillac Brougham
Grouped by system. Open any row for the campaigns themselves — what failed, what it risks and how the dealer fixes it, straight from the NHTSA filing.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic 9 Read
What's wrong. Limousine failed to meet stopping distance requirements of fmvss 105
Risk. Increased stopping distance could result in an accident;vehicles do not comply with fmvss 105
Fix. Replace original rear wheel brake cylinder with a larger cylinder
What's wrong. Rear wheel brake cylinders too small to allow for proper braking
Risk. Stopping distance requirements of fmvss 571 are not metwith power assist braking unit inoperative
Fix. Replace original 1" rear wheel brake cylinder with a 1 1/16" cylinder
What's wrong. Rear wheel brake cylinders are too small to allow for proper braking
Risk. Stopping distance requirements of fmvss 105 were not metwith power braking assist unit inoperative
Fix. Replace original 1" rear wheel brake cylinder with a 1 1/16" cylinder
Equipment 2 Read
What's wrong. Tire placard may contain incorrect gross vehicle weight ratings and tire information
Risk. Limousines would not comply with fmvss 110 and consumermight unknowingly overload the vehicle because of placard misinformation
Fix. Install revised tire placards
What's wrong. Gross vehicle weight ratings and tire information may be incorrect on labels
Risk. Vehicles would not comply with 49 cfr part 567
Fix. Install revised certification labels
What's wrong. Tire placard may contain incorrect gross vehicle weight ratings and tire information
Risk. Limousines would not comply with fmvss 110 and consumermight unknowingly overload the vehicle because of placard misinformation
Fix. Install revised tire placards
Seat Belts 1 Read
What's wrong. Rear seat belt shoulder retractor assembly may not lock when subjected to the acceleration required by fmvss no. 209
Risk. This increases likelihood of injury to seat occupant.vehicles do not comply with fmvss no. 209
Fix. Replace rear seat shoulder belt retractor assembly, as necessary
Vehicle Speed Control 1 Read
What's wrong. A small nylon bushing in the cruise control servo bail may slip out of place, causing intermittent and unexpected increases in engine speed or dieseling (engine run on with ignition off)
Risk. Servo rod assembly could catch on engine components andresult in a stuck throttle with potential for a vehicle crash
Fix. Install a new bushing in cruise control servo bail
What's wrong. A small nylon bushing in the cruise control servo bail may slip out of place, causing intermittent and unexpected increases in engine speed or dieseling (engine run on with ignition off)
Risk. Servo rod assembly could catch on engine components andresult in a stuck throttle with potential for a vehicle crash
Fix. Install a new bushing in cruise control servo bail
How long a defect stays unadmitted
Campaign numbers encode the year of the announcement, so each recall on this model can be dated against the car it applies to.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Average gap before admission | 1.82 years |
| Slowest campaign | 5 years |
| Admitted 5+ years later | 2.9% |
| Campaigns on record | 13 |
Which Brougham years were recalled most
Campaigns per model year. A year with more campaigns is not automatically worse — it may simply have sold in far greater numbers.
| Model year | Campaigns | Most recalled system |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | |
| 1990 | Equipment | |
| 1989 | Equipment | |
| 1988 | Seat Belts | |
| 1987 | Vehicle Speed Control |
Check your own car
Each of these 13 campaigns covers a range of production, not every Cadillac Brougham ever built — two cars of the same year can differ by a single week at the plant. Whether yours is among them, and whether the free repair was already carried out, is answered only by the number on its windscreen: check this Brougham by VIN.
| Step | What you get |
|---|---|
| Enter the VIN above | Open campaigns for that exact vehicle, straight from NHTSA |
| Check the repair status | Whether the free fix has already been carried out on this car |
| Book at any franchised dealer | Recall work is free regardless of age, mileage or owner |
A campaign on one model says little about the brand as a whole — see how the Cadillac Brougham compares in the full recall check by make and model →
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Frequently asked questions
How many recalls does the Cadillac Brougham have?
13 NHTSA campaigns on record, covering 1987–1991. Not every campaign applies to every car — coverage is by production range, so check your VIN.
Is recall work free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer regardless of the car's age, mileage or how many owners it has had. That is a federal requirement, not a courtesy.
How do I know if my Brougham still has an open recall?
Enter its VIN above. We show campaigns that apply to that exact vehicle and whether the repair has already been recorded as done.
Why did a defect take years to be recalled?
On this model the average gap between the car being built and the defect being admitted is 1.82 years, and the slowest campaign came 5 years later. Defects usually surface as they accumulate in the field: complaints pile up, an investigation opens, and only then is a campaign issued.
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