Recall 03V-238
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. recalled the 2002 to 2003 Cadillac Deville and 3 other models: Fuel system, gasoline (storage, tank assembly).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 03V-238
- Reported
- July 1, 2003
- Vehicles affected
- 102,212 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
On certain cadillac deville and seville passenger vehicles, funeral coaches, and limousines equipped with a v8 (4.6l) engine, oldsmobile aurora passenger vehicles equipped with a v8 (4.0l ) engine, and pontiac bonneville ssei passenger vehicles equipped with a supercharged v6 (3.8l) engine, the fuel tank pressure sensors are unusually susceptible to malfunctions. If the sensor malfunctions, excessive vacuum can be applied during self-diagnostic testing.
The risk
Fuel system components can be damaged and fuel can leak from the vehicle when it is refueled. Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source can result in a fire.
The fix
Dealers will replace the fuel tank pressure sensor. Owner notification began on october 17, 2003. Owners should contact cadillac at 1-[removed]; oldsmobile at 1-[removed]; or pontiac at 1-[removed].
Notes from the manufacturer
GM recall no. 03038.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 Deville 2002 to 2003
- Cadillac Seville 2002 to 2003
- Oldsmobile Aurora 2002 to 2003
- Pontiac Bonneville 2002 to 2003