1998-1999 Cadillac Seville recall: alternator/generator/regulator
General Motors Corp. reported this safety recall on April 12, 1999. It covers about 29,766 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 29,766
- reported
- Apr 12, 1999
- owners notified
- Apr 24, 1999
- related complaints
- 19
Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator
- 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
Affected vehicles
- Cadillac Seville 1998-1999 19981999
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 19 complaints about electrical problems.
Questions about recall 99V070000
Is there a recall on the 1998-1999 Cadillac Seville alternator/generator/regulator?
Yes. Recall 99V070000, reported on April 12, 1999, covers about 29,766 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 99V070000?
Dealers will replace the generator.
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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