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1996 Cadillac Concours

Component

Structure:Body:Hood:Hinge And Attachments

Consequence of Defect

these vehicles could have been produced with an improperly adjusted secondary hood latch. this does not conform to the requirements of fmvss no. 113, "hood latch system."

Corrective Action

consequence of non-compliance: if the secondary latch is not properly engaged and the primary hood latch was also not engaged, the hood latch was also not engaged, the hood could open unexpectedly. if this were to occur while the vehicle is in motion, the hood can contact the windshield reducing the vision of the driver and increasing the risk of a vehicle accident.

Recall Notes

dealers will adjust the secondary hood latch.


1995 Cadillac Concours

Component

Air Bags

Consequence of Defect

vehicle description: passenger vehicles. inadvertent deployment of the air bags can occur due to water intrusion.

Corrective Action

deployment of the air bag without warning could cause a driver to lose vehicle control increasing the risk of a vehicle crash and personal injury.

Recall Notes

dealers will clean the exterior case of the sensing and diagnostic module (sdm) and appply a potting compound to the sdm case and electrical connector body.