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certain vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 118, 'power operated window, partition, and roof panel systems.' under the standard, the sunroof may only be closed when the ignition is on, or after the ignition is turned off, but before either of the front doors are opened. the affected vehicles may exhibit a condition where the sunroof can be closed after the ignition is turned off and the doors are opened.

Corrective Action

this standard specifies requirements for power operated window, partition, and roof panel systems to minimize the likelihood of death or injury from their accidental operation.

Recall Notes

dealers will install a wire harness. the manufacturer has not yet provided a recall notification schedule for this campaign. owners may contact cadillac at 1-866-982-2339.

2007 Cadillac Cts

Component

Power Train:Axle Assembly:Axle Shaft:Seal

Consequence of Defect

on certain passenger vehicles, the rear axle pinion seal does not meet all of the specifications and may experience a fluid leak.

Corrective Action

a rear differential failure may cause loss of motive power and possibly loss of control increasing the risk of a crash.

Recall Notes

dealers will replace the pinion seal free of charge. the recall is expected to begin during february 2008. owners may contact cadillac at 1-800-982-2339, pontiac at 1-800-620-7668 and saturn at 1-800-972-8876.

2006 Cadillac Cts

Component

Power Train:Axle Assembly:Axle Shaft:Seal

Consequence of Defect

on certain passenger vehicles, the rear axle pinion seal does not meet all of the specifications and may experience a fluid leak.

Corrective Action

a rear differential failure may cause loss of motive power and possibly loss of control increasing the risk of a crash.

Recall Notes

2006 Cadillac Cts

Component

Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery

Consequence of Defect

certain vehicles equipped with v6 engines may have a condition where fuel is no longer supplied to the engine. this condition occurs without the illumination of the fuel level low indicator light or the warning chime.

Corrective Action

if the engine stops running, the operator will not be able to restart the vehicle which could increase the risk of a crash.

Recall Notes

dealers will reprogram the electronic control module (ecm) with new software free of charge. owners were notified in december 2005 and asked to maintain at least 1/4 of a tank fuel level to avoid this condition until the parts are available. the parts are now available, owner renotification began on march 23, 2006. owners may contact cadillac at 1-866-982-2339.

2005 Cadillac Cts

Component

Power Train:Axle Assembly:Axle Shaft:Seal

Consequence of Defect

on certain passenger vehicles, the rear axle pinion seal does not meet all of the specifications and may experience a fluid leak.

Corrective Action

a rear differential failure may cause loss of motive power and possibly loss of control increasing the risk of a crash.

Recall Notes

2005 Cadillac Cts

Component

Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery

Consequence of Defect

Corrective Action

if the engine stops running, the operator will not be able to restart the vehicle which could increase the risk of a crash.

Recall Notes

2004 Cadillac Cts

Component

Steering:Linkages

Consequence of Defect

on certain passenger vehicles involved in this campaign, the lower control arm ball stud nut/washer assemblies with washers were made of the wrong material. the washers may fracture and become loose or fall away from the vehicle, reducing clamp load. separation of the control arm ball stud and steering knuckle, due to disengagement of the tapered attachment and retaining nut, is possible.

Corrective Action

if the control arm separates from the knuckle, the affected corner of the vehicle will drop and the control arm would be forced downward, contacting the wheel. the affected wheel could tilt outward and create a dragging action that would tend to slow the vehicle and create a tendency for the vehicle to turn in the direction of the affected wheel. in extreme situations, the affected wheel assembly could separate from the vehicle. separation of the wheel assembly would also sever that wheel;s hydraulic brake hose and result in diminished braking performance of the vehicle, which could result in a crash.

Recall Notes

dealers will inspect the ball stud joints and measure the torque of the nut for all front lower control arms in all models affected as well as the rear lower control arms on the xlr and corvette. if the torque is not at specification, the dealers will replace the ball stud, the knuckle, and the nut. if the torque is at specification, the dealers will replace the nut/washer assembly only. the recall will begin on august 25, 2004. owners should contact cadillac at 1-866-982-2339 or chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438.

2004 Cadillac Cts

Component

Air Bags

Consequence of Defect

on certain passenger vehicles, an interaction between the sensing and diagnostic module and vehicle's electrical system may cause the driver's frontal air bag and/or roof-mounted side impact air bag to deploy when the ignition key is turned to the "on" position.

Corrective Action

a person positioned for driving may receive minor injuries, such as abrasions, from contact with a deploying air bag.

Recall Notes

dealers will replace the sensing and diagnostic module free of charge. the recall began on may 20, 2005. owners may contact cadillac at 1-866-982-2339.

2004 Cadillac Cts

Component

Seats

Consequence of Defect

certain passenger and sport utility vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 207, øseating systems.ø one or both front anchor tabs for the front bucket seats are not engaged in the floor pan reinforcement slots. a seat with only one tab engaged or neither engaged would not meet the static rearward loading test requirements of the standard.

Corrective Action

in some crash conditions, the seat could pivot rearward and its occupant or a rear seat occupant could be injured more severely.

Recall Notes

dealers will ensure that both front anchor tabs are fully seated in the floor pan reinforcement slots. owner notification began september 19, 2003. owners should contact gm at 1-800-458-8006.

2003 Cadillac Cts

Component

Equipment:Other:Owners/Service/Other Manual

Consequence of Defect

certain minivans, passenger and sport utility vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 225, øchild restraint anchorage system.ø the ownerøs manual does not explain the meaning of the location symbols for the child restraint lower universal anchorage system.

Corrective Action

this does not meet the requirements of the standard.

Recall Notes

owners will be provided with a supplement for their ownerøs manual. this supplement describes and shows the location symbols for the child restraint anchors that are located in the vehicle and on the child restraint or booster cushion. owner notification began august 18, 2003. owners should contact buick at 1-866-608-8080, cadillac at 1-866-982-2339, chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438, gmc at 1-866-996-9463, pontiac at 1-800-620-7668, or oldsmobile at 1-800-630-6537.

2003 Cadillac Cts

Component

Steering

Consequence of Defect

some passenger vehicles have a condition in which the intermediate steering shaft bolt may be loose.

Corrective Action

an improperly tightened bolt could loosen, resulting in separation of the upper and lower steering shafts causing a loss of vehicle control. if this happens while the vehicle is moving, a crash could result without prior warning.

Recall Notes

dealers will inspect for the presence of the intermediate steering shaft bolt and ensure that it is tightened to the proper specification. owner notification began march 20, 2003. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact cadillac at 1-800-458-8006.