Recall 97V-183
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. recalled the 1998 Cadillac Deville and 1 other model: Vehicle speed control.
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 97V-183
- Reported
- October 27, 1997
- Vehicles affected
- 8,611 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles, hearses and limousines. The canister purge evaporative emissions harness on these vehicles was misrouted.
The risk
The harness could interfere with the cruise control and throttle linkage preventing return to a closed throttle.
The fix
Dealers will inspect the vehicle for proper routing of the harness, correct as necessary, and install a plastic tie strap to the harness.
Notes from the manufacturer
Owner notification is expected to begin late october or early november 1997.owners who take their vehicle 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
- Cadillac Deville 1998
- Cadillac Eldorado 1998