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Recall 95V-224

GENERAL MOTORS CORP. recalled the 1996 Cadillac Eldorado and 1 other model: Equipment (electrical).

At a glance

Campaign number
95V-224
Reported
November 30, 1995
Vehicles affected
1,408 estimated by the manufacturer

Source: NHTSA recall records

What is wrong

The analog instrument panel cluster on these vehicles could have an internal short circuit disrupting the pass key system, causing failure of the instrument panel gauges and tell-tales, and a possible no-start condition. This does not conform to the requirements of fmvss no. 101, "controls and displays;" no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment;" and no. 208, "occupant crash protection."

The risk

Consequence of non-compliance: if the short circuit occurs while driving, the instrument panel cluster will go blank, causing loss of gauge function and all teel-tale indicators except for ABS, sir, park brake and service engine soon. The loss of all tell-tales for seat belts, turn signals, high beam, hazard, oil pressure, coolant temperature, and others result in noncompliance with these safety standards.

The fix

Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the instrument panel cluster.

Notes from the manufacturer

System: interior; instrument panel electronic message center; fmvss nos. 101, 108 and 208.vehicle description:passenger vehicles.note: 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]. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-[removed].

Affected vehicles