1998 Cadillac Deville recall: hinge and attachments
General Motors Corp. reported this safety recall on December 18, 1997. It covers about 14,423 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 14,423
- reported
- Dec 18, 1997
- owners notified
- Jan 1, 1998
- related complaints
- 4
Structure: body: hood: hinge and attachments
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. These vehicles were built with hood hinge pivot bolts which can break due to an improper heat treat condition. This does not comply with the requirements of fmvss no. 219, "windshield zone intrusion." a broken bolt can cause either the corner of the hood near the windshield to raise, or one side of the hood to be unstable when opened.
- Risk
- In the event of a vehicle crash, the hood could be pushed back through the windshield glass possibly injuring the vehicle occupants.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the hood hinge pivot bolts.
Recall number 97V232000
Affected vehicles
- Cadillac Deville 1998 1998
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 4 complaints about body problems.
Questions about recall 97V232000
Is there a recall on the 1998 Cadillac Deville hinge and attachments?
Yes. Recall 97V232000, reported on December 18, 1997, covers about 14,423 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 97V232000?
Dealers will replace the hood hinge pivot bolts.
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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