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certain trucks and sport utility vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 110, "tire selection and rims.ø these vehicles were shipped with tire and loading information labels listing an inacccurate vehicle capacity weight.

Corrective Action

a misprinted label could lead to improper vehicle loading specifications or tire inflation which could result in a tire failure, increasing the risk of a crash.

Recall Notes

owners will be provided with corrected labels and installation instructions. at the customerøs option, a dealer can install the label for them. the recall began on march 31, 2006. owners may 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, hummer at 1-800-732-5493, pontiac at 1-800-620-7668, saturn at 1-800-972-8876, or isuzu at 1-800-255-6727.

2006 Cadillac Escalade

Component

Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist:Hose, Piping, And Connections

Consequence of Defect

certain passenger vehicles may have been built with a power steering hose that is not to specification. under extreme steering maneuvers, such as turning the steering wheel fully to the left or right while braking, the hose may fracture and leak fluid.

Corrective Action

if this were to occur, power steering assist would be lost and increased steering effort would be required. on vehicles equipped with hydro-boost power brakes, it could also result in loss of power brake assist and increased braking effort would be required. if the power steering fluid spray were to spray onto hot engine parts, an engine compartment fire could occur.

Recall Notes

dealers will inspect the power steering hose(s) for two suspect date codes and replace them if required. the recall will begin on october 14, 2005. owners may contact chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438, gmc at 1-866-996-9463, buick at 1-866-608-8080, cadillac at 1-866-982-2339, isuzu at 1-800-255-6727, or hummer at 1-800-732-5493.

2005 Cadillac Escalade

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).

2005 Cadillac Escalade

Component

Wheels:Cap/Cover/Hub

Consequence of Defect

certain federal-mogul replacement wheel hub assemblies with the brand names: national, carquest p/nos. 515020, 515021, 515025, 515053, 515054, 515059, and 515060, shipped between january 23, 2006, and december 20, 2007, sold for light duty and medium duty trucks. the inboard retention nut used to maintain hub bearing assembly can loosen resulting in an abs light indication, noise, and/or wheel separation.

Corrective Action

wheel separation can result in a vehicle crash.

Recall Notes

federal-mogul will notify customers and will replace the hub assembly free of charge. the recall is expected to begin during january 2008. owners can contact federal-mogul toll-free at 877-489-6659.

2005 Cadillac Escalade

Component

Seat Belts:Rear

Consequence of Defect

on certain crew cab pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles, the 2nd row center occupant seat belt routing may make it difficult to position the lap portion of the safety belt low around the hips of occupants, especially smaller occupants, seated in this position. appropriate use of a child seat or booster seat, as recommended for small children, does improve the fit condition for this user group. in addition to instructions on proper infant and young child restraint (with child seats or boosters), special verbiage for restraining older child is included in the ownerøs manual. also, the suggested seat belt fit/routing for adults, irrespective of seating position, is described in the ownerøs manual text.

Corrective Action

a lap portion of the seat belt routing that is not low and snug on the hips can allow the lap belt to ride up on an occupant's abdomen instead of fitting low around their hipbones, and therefore, can expose them to more risk of abdominal and internal organ injury.

Recall Notes

dealers will cut open the guide loop, remove a portion of the loop, and then the remaining two sides should be folded over and secured with a retainer free of charge. the recall began on july 21, 2005. owners may contact cadillac at 1-866-982-2339, chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438, gmc at 1-866-996-9463, or hummer at 1-800-732-5493.

2005 Cadillac Escalade

Component

Power Train:Manual Transmission:Shift Pattern Indicator

Consequence of Defect

certain sport utility vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission, fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 102, "transmission shift lever sequence, starter interlock and transmission braking effect." under certain vehicle starting conditions, the shift lever position indicator located in the instrument panel cluster may not illuminate. if the shift lever position indicator does not illuminate, the driver may not know which gear the vehicle is in.

Corrective Action

the vehicle may move in an unintended direction resulting in possible injury to others outside of the vehicle.

Recall Notes

dealers will reprogram the instrument panel cluster free of charge. the recall began on february 14, 2005. owners may contact cadillac at 1-866-982-2339, chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438, and gmc at 1-866-996-9463.

2004 Cadillac Escalade

Component

Service Brakes, Hydraulic

Consequence of Defect

certain sport utility vehicles, pickup trucks, and passenger vans fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 135, ?passenger car brake systems.? some of these vehicles were produced with an out-of-specification brake hydro-boost housing relief valve bore.

Corrective Action

consequently, the valve o-ring seal may fracture. steering efforts may be slightly increased while braking or parking. under certain driving conditions, a fractured seal may require a slight increase in the applied brake pedal effort to achieve the same vehicle deceleration rate as prior to the seat fracture.

Recall Notes

dealers are to replace the hydro-boost relief valve. the recall began on june 18, 2004. owners should contact cadillac at 1-866-982-2339; chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438; gmc at 1-866-996-9463; or hummer at 1-866-486-6376.

2004 Cadillac Escalade

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).

2004 Cadillac Escalade

Component

Wheels:Cap/Cover/Hub

Consequence of Defect

Corrective Action

wheel separation can result in a vehicle crash.

Recall Notes

federal-mogul will notify customers and will replace the hub assembly free of charge. the recall is expected to begin during january 2008. owners can contact federal-mogul toll-free at 877-489-6659.

2004 Cadillac Escalade

Component

Seat Belts:Rear

Consequence of Defect

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

2003 Cadillac Escalade

Component

Structure:Body:Door:Hinge And Attachments

Consequence of Defect

certain sport utility vehicles fail to comply with requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 214, øside impact protection.ø these vehicles are built with four welds on the rear door upper hinge. on some of these vehicles, one or two of the welds may not be to specification.

Corrective Action

as a result, the door strength may be degraded during a side impact vehicle crash.

Recall Notes

dealers will inspect the welds on the left rear door upper hinge. if a weld is found out-of-specification, a bolt will be installed to secure the hinge. owner notification began february 17, 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, chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020, or gmc at 1-800-462-8782.

2003 Cadillac Escalade

Component

Service Brakes, Hydraulic

Consequence of Defect

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

2003 Cadillac Escalade

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).

2003 Cadillac Escalade

Component

Electrical System:Battery:Cables

Consequence of Defect

certain all-wheel drive sport utility vehicles were built without a power steering bracket to secure the positive battery cable, allowing the cable to come in contact with the steering shaft.

Corrective Action

this contact could cause a wear-through of the cable insulation, exposing the wire core and result in intermittent electrical shorting. if enough current is discharged at the point of contact, an engine compartment fire could occur.

Recall Notes

dealers will inspect the positive battery cable routing and re-route, if necessary. no owner notification will take place since all vehicles were captured at the dealers.

2003 Cadillac Escalade

Component

Wheels:Cap/Cover/Hub

Consequence of Defect

Corrective Action

wheel separation can result in a vehicle crash.

Recall Notes

federal-mogul will notify customers and will replace the hub assembly free of charge. the recall is expected to begin during january 2008. owners can contact federal-mogul toll-free at 877-489-6659.

2003 Cadillac Escalade

Component

Seat Belts:Rear

Consequence of Defect

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

2002 Cadillac Escalade

Component

Seats:Front Assembly:Head Restraint

Consequence of Defect

on certain sport utility vehicles equipped with rearward folding head restraints on the second row seats, two potential pinch points exist on each of the folding head restraints when the restraints are folded rearward as the seatback is folded down.

Corrective Action

if a person were to insert their finger(s) into the pinch point when the head restraint folds, it could trap and pinch the finger(s) causing injury.

Recall Notes

dealers will install protective covers over the pinch points. owner notification began november 8, 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 chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020, gmc at 1-800-462-8782, or cadillac at 1-800-458-8006.

2002 Cadillac Escalade

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).

2002 Cadillac Escalade

Component

Wheels:Cap/Cover/Hub

Consequence of Defect

Corrective Action

wheel separation can result in a vehicle crash.

Recall Notes

federal-mogul will notify customers and will replace the hub assembly free of charge. the recall is expected to begin during january 2008. owners can contact federal-mogul toll-free at 877-489-6659.

2001 Cadillac Escalade

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).

2000 Cadillac Escalade

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).

2000 Cadillac Escalade

Component

Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly

Consequence of Defect

vehicle description: sport utility vehicles, equipped with a floor mounted rosen video entertainment center, fail to conform to the requirements of fmvss no. 301, "fuel system integrity." due to the method of installation of the video entertainment center by the installed, the vehicle may not meet the fuel spillage requirements of the standard in a vehicle crash.

Corrective Action

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

Recall Notes

if the entertainment center is installed on the right-hand side (passenger side), no correction is required. if the entertainment center is installed on the left-hand side (driver side), the dealer will remove and reinstall the entertainment center with a revised attachment bracket. the dealer will also inspect, and if necessary, replace the fuel return line.

2000 Cadillac Escalade

Component

Exterior Lighting

Consequence of Defect

certain pro-a motors corner lamps, turn signals, and headlights sold as replacement lamps for use on certain passenger vehicles listed above. some combination lamps that are not equipped with amber side reflectors fail to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.

Corrective Action

without the amber reflectors, the vehicle will be poorly illuminated, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash without warning.

Recall Notes

pro-a motors will notify owners and offer to repurchase the lamps. the recall began on april 3, 2006. owners may contact pro-a motors at 323-838-2988.

2000 Cadillac Escalade

Component

Equipment

Consequence of Defect

certain honeywell fram racing brand hp4 and hp8 oil filters that were manufactured from may 25, 2006, through september 14, 2007, and sold for use as replacement equipment for vehicles list above. the affected filters are marked with a date code a61451 through a72571 sequentially. the date code and part number appear on the filter housing. fram racing hp4 and hp8 oil filters not bearing a date code in this range are not affected by this recall. the gasket of the oil filter becomes more pliable under high temperatures and pressures.

Corrective Action

this condition may cause inadequate sealing and loss of engine oil, possibly resulting in a fire.

Recall Notes

honeywell will replace the affected oil filters free of charge. the recall began during november 2007. owners can contact fram customer service toll-free at 1-800-890-2075.

1999 Cadillac Escalade

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).

1999 Cadillac Escalade

Component

Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly

Consequence of Defect

Corrective Action

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

Recall Notes

1999 Cadillac Escalade

Component

Seat Belts:Front:Webbing

Consequence of Defect

vehicle description: light duty pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles. these vehicles do not comply with the occupant protection requirements of fmvss no. 208, "occupant crash protection."

Corrective Action

in the event of a vehicle crash, the right front passenger restraint systems may not meet the neck extension requirements.

Recall Notes

dealers will install a tray insert on the top of the passenger side of the instrument panel. the tray insert corrects the noncompliance.

1999 Cadillac Escalade

Component

Exterior Lighting

Consequence of Defect

Corrective Action

without the amber reflectors, the vehicle will be poorly illuminated, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash without warning.

Recall Notes

pro-a motors will notify owners and offer to repurchase the lamps. the recall began on april 3, 2006. owners may contact pro-a motors at 323-838-2988.

1999 Cadillac Escalade

Component

Equipment

Consequence of Defect

Corrective Action

this condition may cause inadequate sealing and loss of engine oil, possibly resulting in a fire.

Recall Notes

honeywell will replace the affected oil filters free of charge. the recall began during november 2007. owners can contact fram customer service toll-free at 1-800-890-2075.