Recall 97V-232
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. recalled the 1998 Cadillac Deville: Structure (body, hood, hinge and attachments).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 97V-232
- Reported
- December 18, 1997
- Vehicles affected
- 14,423 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. These vehicles were built with hood hinge pivot bolts which can break due to an improper heat treat condition. This does not comply with the requirements of fmvss no. 219, "windshield zone intrusion." a broken bolt can cause either the corner of the hood near the windshield to raise, or one side of the hood to be unstable when opened.
The risk
In the event of a vehicle crash, the hood could be pushed back through the windshield glass possibly injuring the vehicle occupants.
The fix
Dealers will replace the hood hinge pivot bolts.
Notes from the manufacturer
Owner notification is expected to begin during january 1998. 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
- Cadillac Deville 1998