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on certain mini vans, passenger and sport utility vehicles, some of these vehicles have a driver's side air bag that may not deploy as designed. in addition, the air bag inflator could rupture.

Corrective Action

this could result in reduced capability of the air bag to protect the driver. also if the air bag inflator ruptured, pieces of the inflator could strike and injure the vehicle occupants.

Recall Notes

dealers will inspect, and if necessary, install a new driver's air bag. owner notification began on march 11, 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 buick at 1-800-521-7300, cadillac at 1-800-458-8006, chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020, gmc at 1-800-462-8782, or pontiac at 1-800-762-2737.

2003 Cadillac Deville

Component

Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly

Consequence of Defect

on certain cadillac deville and seville passenger vehicles, funeral coaches, and limousines equipped with a v8 (4.6l) engine, oldsmobile aurora passenger vehicles equipped with a v8 (4.0l ) engine, and pontiac bonneville ssei passenger vehicles equipped with a supercharged v6 (3.8l) engine, the fuel tank pressure sensors are unusually susceptible to malfunctions. if the sensor malfunctions, excessive vacuum can be applied during self-diagnostic testing.

Corrective Action

fuel system components can be damaged and fuel can leak from the vehicle when it is refueled. fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source can result in a fire.

Recall Notes

dealers will replace the fuel tank pressure sensor. owner notification began on october 17, 2003. owners should contact cadillac at 1-866-982-2339; oldsmobile at 1-800-630-6537; or pontiac at 1-800-620-7668.

2003 Cadillac Deville

Component

Air Bags:Frontal

Consequence of Defect

certain passenger, mini vans, and sport utility vehicles have an air bag inflator on the driver's side that could fracture at a weld during a deployment.

Corrective Action

pieces of the inflator could strike and injure vehicle occupants and the air bag cushion would not inflate fully, reducing the capability of the bag to protect the driver.

Recall Notes

dealers will inspect, and replace, if necessary, the air bag module assembly on the driver's side. owner notification began august 15, 2002. 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 buick at 1-800-521-7300, cadillac at 1-800-458-8006, chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020, gmc at 1-800-462-8782, oldsmobile at 1-800-442-6537, or pontiac at 1-800-762-2737.

2002 Cadillac Deville

Component

Steering:Gear Box (Other Than Rack And Pinion)

Consequence of Defect

certain passenger vehicles were built with missing or under-torqued steering gear attachment bolts. if a bolt is missing, the driver may notice uneven steering response or unusual noises during turns.

Corrective Action

if the left bolt is missing and the right mounting strap fails, steering control is lost and a vehicle crash could result.

Recall Notes

dealers will inspect the vehicles for presence and proper torque of both steering gear bolts. owner notification began april 5, 2002. 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 buick at 1-800-521-7300 or cadillac at 1-800-458-8006.

2002 Cadillac Deville

Component

Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly

Consequence of Defect

Corrective Action

fuel system components can be damaged and fuel can leak from the vehicle when it is refueled. fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source can result in a fire.

Recall Notes

2002 Cadillac Deville

Component

Air Bags:Frontal

Consequence of Defect

certain passenger, mini vans, and sport utility vehicles have an air bag inflator on the driver's side that could fracture at a weld during a deployment.

Corrective Action

pieces of the inflator could strike and injure vehicle occupants and the air bag cushion would not inflate fully, reducing the capability of the bag to protect the driver.

Recall Notes

2002 Cadillac Deville

Component

Seat Belts:Front:Retractor

Consequence of Defect

certain passenger vehicles contain driver and front passenger lap and/or shoulder belt retractors that may not remain locked up as designed during a crash in which the belt pretensioners deploy.

Corrective Action

in such a crash, this could result in an increase in injury for that occupant.

Recall Notes

dealers will install a retainer kit in the driver and passenger safety belt pretensioner. owner notification began january 31, 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.

2001 Cadillac Deville

Component

Structure:Body

Consequence of Defect

vehicle description: certain sedans, hearse, and limousine vehicles fail to comply with requirements of fmvss no. 201, "occupant protection in interior impact." these vehicles have sunvisor center supports with certain radii less than the 3.2mm required by the standard.

Corrective Action

radii less than 3.2mm can increase the possibility of certain types of injuries, like lacerations, if an occupant contacts the support during a crash.

Recall Notes

dealers will replace the sunvisor center supports with redesigned supports. owner notification began november 28, 2001. 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.

2001 Cadillac Deville

Component

Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly

Consequence of Defect

vehicle description: passenger vehicles, hearse, and limousines. some of these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of fmvss no. 209, "seat belt assemblies." these vehicles have seat belts that may not meet the 30-pound push button release effort requirement of the standard.

Corrective Action

high release efforts could make it more difficult for a crash victim to release the belt and exit the vehicle.

Recall Notes

dealers will inspect the seat belts and, if necessary, modify the latch plates or replace the retractor. dealers will also add "snap on" latch clips to eliminate the potential of inverted latch plate insertion. owner notification is being conducted in phases. the first phase began may 29, 2001, and the second phase began july 6, 2001. 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.

2001 Cadillac Deville

Component

Seat Belts:Front:Retractor

Consequence of Defect

certain passenger vehicles contain driver and front passenger lap and/or shoulder belt retractors that may not remain locked up as designed during a crash in which the belt pretensioners deploy.

Corrective Action

in such a crash, this could result in an increase in injury for that occupant.

Recall Notes

2000 Cadillac Deville

Component

Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly

Consequence of Defect

Corrective Action

high release efforts could make it more difficult for a crash victim to release the belt and exit the vehicle.

Recall Notes

2000 Cadillac Deville

Component

Seat Belts:Front:Retractor

Consequence of Defect

certain passenger vehicles contain driver and front passenger lap and/or shoulder belt retractors that may not remain locked up as designed during a crash in which the belt pretensioners deploy.

Corrective Action

in such a crash, this could result in an increase in injury for that occupant.

Recall Notes

2000 Cadillac Deville

Component

Vehicle Speed Control

Consequence of Defect

vehicle description: limousines. during normal engine roll, the plastic end fitting of the cruise control cable could contact the brake master cylinder and fracture. this does not meet the requirements of fmvss no. 124, "accelerator control systems."

Corrective Action

the fracture could prevent full closing of the throttle and cause a small increase in engine rpm in drive with the brake applied.

Recall Notes

dealers will install a new cruise control bracket and, if necessary, will replace the cruise control cable.

2000 Cadillac Deville

Component

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components

Consequence of Defect

vehicle description: passenger vehicles. some of these vehicles have internal fluid leaks in the brake hydraulic control unit.

Corrective Action

when the rear brake proportioning, antilock brake, traction control, or stability control feature is activated in some driving situations, the feature may not perform as designed.

Recall Notes

dealers will inspect the abs hydraulic modulator unit and if necessary, replace the hydraulic modulator.

1999 Cadillac Deville

Component

Air Bags:Side/Window

Consequence of Defect

vehicle description: passenger vehicles. some of the side impact sensor modules have quality problems that can cause an inadvertent deployment of the driver or passenger side impact air bags. these side air bags deploy with less force than a frontal air bag and are designed to minimize the risk of serious injury.

Corrective Action

however, an occupant can receive some injury from a deployment.

Recall Notes

dealers will replace the driver and passenger side impact sensing modules. if the vehicle has had the side air bags temporarily disconected, the temporary disconnect will be removed before replacing the side impact sensing modules.

1998 Cadillac Deville

Component

Air Bags:Side/Window

Consequence of Defect

Corrective Action

however, an occupant can receive some injury from a deployment.

Recall Notes

1998 Cadillac Deville

Component

Vehicle Speed Control

Consequence of Defect

vehicle description: passenger vehicles, hearses and limousines. the canister purge evaporative emissions harness on these vehicles was misrouted.

Corrective Action

the harness could interfere with the cruise control and throttle linkage preventing return to a closed throttle.

Recall Notes

dealers will inspect the vehicle for proper routing of the harness, correct as necessary, and install a plastic tie strap to the harness.

1998 Cadillac Deville

Component

Structure:Body:Hood:Hinge And Attachments

Consequence of Defect

vehicle description: passenger vehicles. these vehicles were built with hood hinge pivot bolts which can break due to an improper heat treat condition. this does not comply with the requirements of fmvss no. 219, "windshield zone intrusion." a broken bolt can cause either the corner of the hood near the windshield to raise, or one side of the hood to be unstable when opened.

Corrective Action

in the event of a vehicle crash, the hood could be pushed back through the windshield glass possibly injuring the vehicle occupants.

Recall Notes

dealers will replace the hood hinge pivot bolts.

1997 Cadillac Deville

Component

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock

Consequence of Defect

the electronic brake control module or the electronic brake and traction control module can cause the antilock brake system (abs) to cycle during a non-abs brake application.

Corrective Action

this condition can result in an increase in vehicle stopping distance increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

Recall Notes

dealers will replace the electronic brake control module or the electronic brake and traction control module.

1997 Cadillac Deville

Component

Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings

Consequence of Defect

some passenger vehicles equipped with 4.0l v8 engines have a condition in which the nylon tubing used in the fuel rail construction may degrade and crack. additionally, the 1995 model year uses a unique underhood fuel return line that may crack. cracking of the fuel rail or return line tubing can result in a fuel leak into the engine compartment.

Corrective Action

fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.

Recall Notes

dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the engine fuel rail with a new stainless steel fuel rail. dealers will also install a revised chassis fuel return line. the recall began on june 2, 2004, for 1996-1997 oldsmobile aurora vehicles. owners of 1995 cadillacs and 1996-1997 oldsmobile aurora were sent letters on august 6, 2004. additional letters to owners will be forthcoming. owners should contact oldsmobile at 1-800-630-6537.

1996 Cadillac Deville

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.

1996 Cadillac Deville

Component

Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings

Consequence of Defect

Corrective Action

fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.

Recall Notes

1995 Cadillac Deville

Component

Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings

Consequence of Defect

Corrective Action

fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.

Recall Notes

1995 Cadillac Deville

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.

1993 Cadillac Deville

Component

Power Train:Axle Assembly

Consequence of Defect

the upper transaxle oil cooler hose can pull out of the crimped coupling at the transaxle end of the line assembly.

Corrective Action

in the event of separation of the coupling, an oil leak can occur which, when exposed to an ignition source, could result in an engine compartment fire.

Recall Notes

dealers will install a new upper transaxle oil cooler line to the transaxle.

1992 Cadillac Deville

Component

Power Train:Axle Assembly

Consequence of Defect

the upper transaxle oil cooler hose can pull out of the crimped coupling at the transaxle end of the line assembly.

Corrective Action

in the event of separation of the coupling, an oil leak can occur which, when exposed to an ignition source, could result in an engine compartment fire.

Recall Notes

dealers will install a new upper transaxle oil cooler line to the transaxle.

1991 Cadillac Deville

Component

Power Train:Axle Assembly

Consequence of Defect

the upper transaxle oil cooler hose can pull out of the crimped coupling at the transaxle end of the line assembly.

Corrective Action

in the event of separation of the coupling, an oil leak can occur which, when exposed to an ignition source, could result in an engine compartment fire.

Recall Notes

dealers will install a new upper transaxle oil cooler line to the transaxle.

1990 Cadillac Deville

Component

Fuel System, Gasoline

Consequence of Defect

certain replacement fuel filters, fram brand name p/n g3727, with date codes x52911 through x60801 sequentially or x600141 and a mexico country or origin marking on the fuel filter housing manufactured from october 18, 2005, through march 21, 2006, sold for use on the vehicles listed above and on certain school buses. (to see the school bus engine sizes, click on "document search" and then "bus applications"). the connector on the fuel filter was not manufactured to honeywell's specification. as a result, the o-ring may not seat correctly on the fuel line.

Corrective Action

this condition may cause an inadequate seal at the connection, potentially leading to a fuel leak. in the presence of an ignition source, a fire could occur.

Recall Notes

honeywell will notify owners and replace the fuel filters free of charge. the recall began on october 18, 2006. owners may contact fram customer service at 1-800-890-2075 (option 1).

1990 Cadillac Deville

Component

Air Bags:Frontal

Consequence of Defect

threaded inflator components may have been damaged during assembly which may allow components to separate when inflator receives a signal to deploy the air bag.

Corrective Action

inflator component separation allows hot combustion gasesto escape into the passenger compartment which could result in injuries to vehicle occupants.

Recall Notes

replace air bag modules containing potentially defective inflators.

1989 Cadillac Deville

Component

Fuel System, Gasoline

Consequence of Defect

Corrective Action

this condition may cause an inadequate seal at the connection, potentially leading to a fuel leak. in the presence of an ignition source, a fire could occur.

Recall Notes

honeywell will notify owners and replace the fuel filters free of charge. the recall began on october 18, 2006. owners may contact fram customer service at 1-800-890-2075 (option 1).

1988 Cadillac Deville

Component

Fuel System, Gasoline

Consequence of Defect

Corrective Action

this condition may cause an inadequate seal at the connection, potentially leading to a fuel leak. in the presence of an ignition source, a fire could occur.

Recall Notes

honeywell will notify owners and replace the fuel filters free of charge. the recall began on october 18, 2006. owners may contact fram customer service at 1-800-890-2075 (option 1).

1987 Cadillac Deville

Component

Fuel System, Gasoline

Consequence of Defect

Corrective Action

this condition may cause an inadequate seal at the connection, potentially leading to a fuel leak. in the presence of an ignition source, a fire could occur.

Recall Notes

honeywell will notify owners and replace the fuel filters free of charge. the recall began on october 18, 2006. owners may contact fram customer service at 1-800-890-2075 (option 1).

1987 Cadillac Deville

Component

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock

Consequence of Defect

the anti lock brake system (abs) pressure/warning switch may exhibit brake fluid seepage which eventually can lead to loss of the brake system hydraulic pump motor. additionally, the hydraulic pump motor and abs electrical relays may have been exposed to water contamination during vehicle assembly. this condition can cause loss of the hydraulic pump motor and/or loss of the abs function.

Corrective Action

loss of the hydraulic pump motor would result in a totalloss of rear brakes as well as power assist to the front brakes. the red brakewarning light would illuminate and stay on. if this warning is not heeded, aloss of rear brakes at a time when minimum stopping distance is required couldresult in a vehicle crash. an inoperative abs electrical relay could causeloss of the abs function, but normal power assisted braking would be retained.the amber anti lock warning light would illuminate and stay on.

Recall Notes

the abs and hydraulic pump motor electrical relays and 30 amp fuses will be replaced. in addition, the hydraulic pump motor assembly and pressure/warning switch will be inspected and, if required, replaced.

1986 Cadillac Deville

Component

Fuel System, Gasoline

Consequence of Defect

Corrective Action

this condition may cause an inadequate seal at the connection, potentially leading to a fuel leak. in the presence of an ignition source, a fire could occur.

Recall Notes

honeywell will notify owners and replace the fuel filters free of charge. the recall began on october 18, 2006. owners may contact fram customer service at 1-800-890-2075 (option 1).

1986 Cadillac Deville

Component

Exterior Lighting:Headlights:Switch

Consequence of Defect

the push-pull headlight switch may have electrical contacts which allow an intermittent headlight circuit causing headlight to flicker or suddenly go out. consequence of defect: sudden loss of the headlights under severe weather or nighttime driving conditions could reduce driver visibility which might result in a vehicle crash without prior warning. note: also, see nhtsa campaign number 86v131000.

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

replace headlight switch as necessary.

1986 Cadillac Deville

Component

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock

Consequence of Defect

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

1985 Cadillac Deville

Component

Equipment:Other:Labels

Consequence of Defect

omission of the certification labels as required by federal motor vehicle safety standard number 110 "tire selection and rims".

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

dealer will install required certification labels.

1985 Cadillac Deville

Component

Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage

Consequence of Defect

the fuel filters were produced with an incorrect threaded fitting. the incorrect fitting is similiar enough in size that the fuel filter may appear to be correctly threaded onto the fuel line.

Corrective Action

replace the filters with the correct filters.

Recall Notes

the improper threading could cause a gasoline leak which may result in an underhood fire when exposed to a source of ignition.

1984 Cadillac Deville

Component

Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage

Consequence of Defect

the fuel filters were produced with an incorrect threaded fitting. the incorrect fitting is similiar enough in size that the fuel filter may appear to be correctly threaded onto the fuel line.

Corrective Action

replace the filters with the correct filters.

Recall Notes

the improper threading could cause a gasoline leak which may result in an underhood fire when exposed to a source of ignition.

1983 Cadillac Deville

Component

Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage

Consequence of Defect

the fuel filters were produced with an incorrect threaded fitting. the incorrect fitting is similiar enough in size that the fuel filter may appear to be correctly threaded onto the fuel line.

Corrective Action

replace the filters with the correct filters.

Recall Notes

the improper threading could cause a gasoline leak which may result in an underhood fire when exposed to a source of ignition.

1982 Cadillac Deville

Component

Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System

Consequence of Defect

under certain vehicle operating conditions, the governor weight retainer in the injection pump may fail. the throttle valve could stick, preventing return to idle and shut down of the engine by the driver.

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

dealer will replace the governor weight assembly in the injection pump at no cost to owner.

1982 Cadillac Deville

Component

Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage

Consequence of Defect

the fuel filters were produced with an incorrect threaded fitting. the incorrect fitting is similiar enough in size that the fuel filter may appear to be correctly threaded onto the fuel line.

Corrective Action

replace the filters with the correct filters.

Recall Notes

the improper threading could cause a gasoline leak which may result in an underhood fire when exposed to a source of ignition.

1979 Cadillac Deville

Component

Seat Belts:Front:Anchorage

Consequence of Defect

the heads may break off the front outboard seat belt anchor bolts during normal vehicle operation even under no load conditions. this is due to the combination of bolts used, high installation torque and arrangement of the body anchorage.

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

dealer will replace all original equipment front outboard seat belt anchor bolts on the affected vehicles at no cost to owner.

1978 Cadillac Deville

Component

Other

Consequence of Defect

if paper or other combustible materials are placed in the instrument panel ashtray receptacle, they could become ignited and flames from the fire may reach the interior of the instrument panel.

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

owner will be sent a metal heat shield to be installed above the instrument panel, either by the owner or by the dealer.

1978 Cadillac Deville

Component

Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer

Consequence of Defect

some of the involved vehicles fail to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 104, "windshield wiping and washing systems". the windshield washer bottle on the involved vehicles may crack and allow washer fluid to drain out.

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

dealer will inspect the washer bottle and, if necessary, replace it without charge to owner.

1978 Cadillac Deville

Component

Wheels:Lugs/Nuts/Bolts

Consequence of Defect

the rear wheel mounting bolts on the affected vehicles, are brittle and therefore may fracture. this brittleness is due to improper heat treatment during manufacture. if the bolts break, the tire and wheel assembly may separate from the vehicle.

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

dealer will inspect and, if necessary, will replace defective bolts on all axles and the ten rear axle wheel mounting bolts, free of charge.

1978 Cadillac Deville

Component

Vehicle Speed Control:Accelerator Pedal

Consequence of Defect

the involved vehicles were built with an accelerator pedal having an extension, or rubber flap, at the bottom of the pedal. this pedal flap could be inadvertently displaced by a floor covering and wedged under the accelerator pedal in a manner that can influence the throttle setting and increase the engine idle rpm.

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

the dealer will remove the rubber flap from the accelerator.

1977 Cadillac Deville

Component

Other

Consequence of Defect

if paper or other combustible materials are placed in the instrument panel ashtray receptacle, they could become ignited and flames from the fire may reach the interior of the instrument panel.

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

owner will be sent a metal heat shield to be installed above the instrument panel, either by the owner or by the dealer.