1998 Cadillac Deville and Cadillac Eldorado recall: vehicle speed control
General Motors Corp. reported this safety recall on October 27, 1997. It covers about 8,611 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 8,611
- reported
- Oct 27, 1997
- owners notified
- Nov 1, 1997
- related complaints
- 11
Vehicle speed control
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles, hearses and limousines. The canister purge evaporative emissions harness on these vehicles was misrouted.
- Risk
- The harness could interfere with the cruise control and throttle linkage preventing return to a closed throttle.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the vehicle for proper routing of the harness, correct as necessary, and install a plastic tie strap to the harness.
Recall number 97V183000
Affected vehicles
- Cadillac Deville 1998 1998
- Cadillac Eldorado 1998 1998
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 11 complaints about acceleration problems.
Questions about recall 97V183000
Is there a recall on the 1998 Cadillac Deville and Cadillac Eldorado vehicle speed control?
Yes. Recall 97V183000, reported on October 27, 1997, covers about 8,611 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 97V183000?
Dealers will inspect the vehicle for proper routing of the harness, correct as necessary, and install a plastic tie strap to the harness.
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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