Recall 03V-037
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. recalled the 2003 Cadillac Escalade and 4 other models: Structure (body, door, hinge and attachments).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 03V-037
- Reported
- February 6, 2003
- Vehicles affected
- 107 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
Certain sport utility vehicles fail to comply with requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 214, "side impact protection." these vehicles are built with four welds on the rear door upper hinge. On some of these vehicles, one or two of the welds may not be to specification.
The risk
As a result, the door strength may be degraded during a side impact vehicle crash.
The fix
Dealers will inspect the welds on the left rear door upper hinge. If a weld is found out-of-specification, a bolt will be installed to secure the hinge. Owner notification began february 17, 2003. 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 cadillac at 1-[removed], chevrolet at 1-[removed], or GMC at 1-[removed].
Notes from the manufacturer
GM recall no. 03004. Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-[removed]).
Affected vehicles
- Cadillac Escalade 2003
- Chevrolet Suburban 2003
- Chevrolet Tahoe 2003
- GMC Yukon 2003
- GMC Yukon XL 2003