2003 Cadillac Escalade recall: cables
General Motors Corp. reported this safety recall on August 12, 2002. It covers about 649 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 649
- reported
- Aug 12, 2002
- owners notified
- Aug 6, 2002
- related complaints
- 23
Electrical system: 12v/24v/48v battery: cables
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
- Remedy
- 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.
Recall number 02V224000
Affected vehicles
- Cadillac Escalade 2003 2003
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 23 complaints about electrical problems.
Questions about recall 02V224000
Is there a recall on the 2003 Cadillac Escalade cables?
Yes. Recall 02V224000, reported on August 12, 2002, covers about 649 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 02V224000?
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.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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