Cadillac Seville recalls

What is wrong

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.

Risk

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

Remedy

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.

Recall number 04V110000 · Recall details

What is wrong

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.

Risk

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.

Remedy

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.

Recall number 03V238000 · Recall details

What is wrong

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.

Risk

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

Remedy

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.

Recall number 02V067000 · Recall details

What is wrong

Vehicle description: certain passenger vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of fmvss no. 110, "tire selection and rims." these vehicles have an incorrect tire pressure label. On vehicles equipped with p235/55r17 tires, the tire pressure label incorrectly specifies p235/60zr16 tires.

Risk

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

Remedy

Owners will be provided with correct labels.

Recall number 00V432000 · Recall details

What is wrong

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

Risk

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.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect the ABS hydraulic modulator unit and if necessary, replace the hydraulic modulator.

Recall number 00V114000 · Recall details

What is wrong

Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The inner tie rod nuts are loose and can result in separation of a tie rod.

Risk

Separation of a tie rod can cause unexpected steering input increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will check and adjust the vehicle toe-in and tighten the inner tie rod nuts to the specified torque.

Recall number 99V301000 · Recall details

What is wrong

Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. An electrical short can develop in the generator, even when the engine is off.

Risk

The electrical short could cause an engine compartment fire that could spread to the rest of the vehicle and anything near it.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the generator.

Recall number 99V070000 · Recall details

What is wrong

Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The windshield wiper motor 'low' speed function can become inoperative when the motor is switched from 'high' to 'low' speed.

Risk

If this were to occur while the vehicle was in motion, the driver's visibility could be affected.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the windshield wiper motor cover which contains the microprocessor.

Recall number 98V144000 · Recall details

What is wrong

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

Risk

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.

Remedy

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.

Recall number 98V115000 · Recall details

What is wrong

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.

Risk

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

Remedy

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

Recall number 97V064000 · Recall details

What is wrong

The analog instrument panel cluster on these vehicles could have an internal short circuit disrupting the pass key system, causing failure of the instrument panel gauges and tell-tales, and a possible no-start condition. This does not conform to the requirements of fmvss no. 101, "controls and displays;" no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment;" and no. 208, "occupant crash protection."

Risk

Consequence of non-compliance: if the short circuit occurs while driving, the instrument panel cluster will go blank, causing loss of gauge function and all teel-tale indicators except for ABS, sir, park brake and service engine soon. The loss of all tell-tales for seat belts, turn signals, high beam, hazard, oil pressure, coolant temperature, and others result in noncompliance with these safety standards.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the instrument panel cluster.

Recall number 95V224000 · Recall details

What is wrong

If the air conditioner compressor clutch assembly contacts the auxiliary engine oil cooler out hose, the hose may wear through allowing engine oil to leak in the engine compartment.

Risk

An oil leak that contacts the hot exhaust system can result in an engine compartment fire.

Remedy

Dealers will install a tie strap to retain the auxiliary engine oil cooler outlet hose to the auxiliary engine oil cooler inlet hose at the bottom of the radiator assuring adequate clearance of the affected hose from the air conditioner compressor clutch assembly.

Recall number 94V158000 · Recall details

What is wrong

The throttle cable can become disengaged from the retaining bracket.

Risk

The disengaged throttle cable can interfere with thethrottle cam mechanism, resulting in the throttle sticking in either the openposition or closed position. When the throttle sticks in the open position,unwanted vehicle acceleration will occur which may cause an accident.

Remedy

Inspect throttle cables to ensure the throttle control cable is fully seated in the retaining bracket and install a cable tie strap to secure the cable in its correct seat.

Recall number 93V164000 · Recall details

What is wrong

The fuel feed and return lines to the engine fuel injection system were not fully assembled and locked. The lines can work loose, causing a fuel leak in the engine compartment.

Risk

Fuel leaks in the engine compartment can result inunderhood fires if exposed to a source of ignition.

Remedy

Dealer will inspect vehicle and, if necessary, adjust or replace the fuel feed and return lines to the engine fuel injection system.

Recall number 93V088000 · Recall details

What is wrong

The intermediate shaft to steering rack lower coupling pinch bolt may be missing.

Risk

If this condition exists and shaft disengagement occurs, loss of steering control will be experienced by the driver which could result in an accident.

Remedy

Install pinch bolt.

Recall number 91V157000 · Recall details

What is wrong

Transaxle shift control cable may disengage from the from the floor shift control with loss of gear indicator reference and shift selector operation.

Risk

Driver would not be able to determine actual gearposition the transaxle is in, which could result in unexpected vehicle movementand an accident without prior warning.

Remedy

Install a transaxle shift control cable retaining clip to prevent cable disengagement.

Recall number 90V164000 · Recall details

What is wrong

Misaligned rear seat safety belt shoulder retractor assemblies could cause pendulum interference, causing the belt to remain in locked position or to travel freely without locking.

Risk

In the event of a panic stop or accident, if the belt retractor inertia lock does not engage, the rear seat occupant would have an increased likelihood of injury.

Remedy

Realign rear shoulder belt retractor assembly.

Recall number 90V028000 · Recall details