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2001 Cadillac Limousine

Component

Equipment:Other:Labels

Consequence of Defect

vehicle description: certain limousine, armored and hearse model vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of fmvss no. 110, "tire selection and rims." these vehicles have an incorrect tire pressure label.

Corrective Action

incorrect tire inflation pressure can damage tires, affect vehicle handling, and increase the risk of a crash.

Recall Notes

owners will be provided with correct labels.

2000 Cadillac Limousine

Component

Equipment:Other:Labels

Consequence of Defect

vehicle description: certain limousine, armored and hearse model vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of fmvss no. 110, "tire selection and rims." these vehicles have an incorrect tire pressure label.

Corrective Action

incorrect tire inflation pressure can damage tires, affect vehicle handling, and increase the risk of a crash.

Recall Notes

owners will be provided with correct labels.

2000 Cadillac Limousine

Component

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings

Consequence of Defect

vehicle description: limousine and hearse model vehicles. the right front brake hose can contact the wheel resulting in damage to the brake hose.

Corrective Action

if the hose becomes damaged, there can be a loss of brake fluid and pressure in half of the brake system. the brake pedal will be lower than normal and stopping distances will be longer, increasing the risk of a crash.

Recall Notes

dealers will replace the right front brake hose assembly. the left front brake hose assembly will also be replaced to prevent the possibility of incorrect position of the hose during any future service.

1991 Cadillac Limousine

Component

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Drum:Wheel Cylinders

Consequence of Defect

rear wheel brake cylinders are too small to allow for proper braking.

Corrective Action

stopping distance requirements of fmvss 105 are not metwith power braking assist unit inoperative.

Recall Notes

replace original 1" rear wheel brake cylinder with a 1 1/16" cylinder.

1990 Cadillac Limousine

Component

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Drum:Wheel Cylinders

Consequence of Defect

rear wheel brake cylinders are too small to allow for proper braking.

Corrective Action

stopping distance requirements of fmvss 105 are not metwith power assist braking unit inoperative.

Recall Notes

replace original 1" rear wheel brake cylinder with a 1 1/16" cylinder.

1990 Cadillac Limousine

Component

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Drum:Wheel Cylinders

Consequence of Defect

rear wheel brake cylinders are too small to allow for proper braking.

Corrective Action

stopping distance requirements of fmvss 105 are not metwith power braking assist unit inoperative.

Recall Notes

replace original 1" rear wheel brake cylinder with a 1 1/16" cylinder.

1989 Cadillac Limousine

Component

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Drum:Wheel Cylinders

Consequence of Defect

rear wheel brake cylinders are too small to allow for proper braking.

Corrective Action

stopping distance requirements of fmvss 105 are not metwith power braking assist unit inoperative.

Recall Notes

replace original 1" rear wheel brake cylinder with a 1 1/16" cylinder.

1988 Cadillac Limousine

Component

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Drum:Wheel Cylinders

Consequence of Defect

rear wheel brake cylinders are too small to allow for proper braking.

Corrective Action

stopping distance requirements of fmvss 105 are not metwith power braking assist unit inoperative.

Recall Notes

replace original 1" rear wheel brake cylinder with a 1 1/16" cylinder.

1983 Cadillac Limousine

Component

Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Lower Ball Joint

Consequence of Defect

the nuts which fasten the lower arm balljoint to the steering knuckle may not have been securely tightened.

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

dealer will tighten any loose steering knuckle attaching nuts. if necessary, lower control arm balljoints and steering knuckles will be replaced.

1982 Cadillac Limousine

Component

Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Lower Ball Joint

Consequence of Defect

the nuts which fasten the lower arm balljoint to the steering knuckle may not have been securely tightened.

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

dealer will tighten any loose steering knuckle attaching nuts. if necessary, lower control arm balljoints and steering knuckles will be replaced.

1981 Cadillac Limousine

Component

Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Lower Ball Joint

Consequence of Defect

the nuts which fasten the lower arm balljoint to the steering knuckle may not have been securely tightened.

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

dealer will tighten any loose steering knuckle attaching nuts. if necessary, lower control arm balljoints and steering knuckles will be replaced.

1979 Cadillac Limousine

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 Limousine

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.