
2001 CADILLAC DEVILLE Recall ID from NHTSA: 02V227000
| Auto Recall Date: |
SEP 05, 2002 |
| Vehicle Component: |
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR |
| Model Affected |
DEVILLE |
| Estimated Vehicles Affected: |
269169
Recall Details
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Auto Recall Date:
SEP 05, 2002
Vehicle Component:
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
269169
Model Affected
2001 CADILLAC DEVILLE
2001 Cadillac Deville Defect Summary:
CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES CONTAIN DRIVER AND FRONT PASSENGER LAP AND/OR SHOULDER BELT RETRACTORS THAT MAY NOT REMAIN LOCKED UP AS DESIGNED DURING A CRASH IN WHICH THE BELT PRETENSIONERS DEPLOY.
Defect Consequence:
IN SUCH A CRASH, THIS COULD RESULT IN AN INCREASE IN INJURY FOR THAT OCCUPANT.
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A RETAINER KIT IN THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SAFETY BELT PRETENSIONER. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JANUARY 31, 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 1-800-458-8006.
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
269169
Notes:
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. 02031

2001 CADILLAC DEVILLE Recall ID from NHTSA: 01V172000
| Auto Recall Date: |
MAY 23, 2001 |
| Vehicle Component: |
STRUCTURE:BODY |
| Model Affected |
DEVILLE |
| Estimated Vehicles Affected: |
47560
Recall Details
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Auto Recall Date:
MAY 23, 2001
Vehicle Component:
STRUCTURE:BODY
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
47560
Model Affected
2001 CADILLAC DEVILLE
2001 Cadillac Deville Defect Summary:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN SEDANS, HEARSE, AND LIMOUSINE VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 201, "OCCUPANT PROTECTION IN INTERIOR IMPACT." THESE VEHICLES HAVE SUNVISOR CENTER SUPPORTS WITH CERTAIN RADII LESS THAN THE 3.2MM REQUIRED BY THE STANDARD.
Defect Consequence:
RADII LESS THAN 3.2MM CAN INCREASE THE POSSIBILITY OF CERTAIN TYPES OF INJURIES, LIKE LACERATIONS, IF AN OCCUPANT CONTACTS THE SUPPORT DURING A CRASH.
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SUNVISOR CENTER SUPPORTS WITH REDESIGNED SUPPORTS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN NOVEMBER 28, 2001. 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 1-800-458-8006.
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
47560
Notes:
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. 01039

2001 CADILLAC DEVILLE Recall ID from NHTSA: 00V347000
| Auto Recall Date: |
OCT 30, 2000 |
| Vehicle Component: |
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY |
| Model Affected |
DEVILLE |
| Estimated Vehicles Affected: |
116682
Recall Details
|
Auto Recall Date:
OCT 30, 2000
Vehicle Component:
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
116682
Model Affected
2001 CADILLAC DEVILLE
2001 Cadillac Deville Defect Summary:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES, HEARSE, AND LIMOUSINES. SOME OF THESE VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 209, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES." THESE VEHICLES HAVE SEAT BELTS THAT MAY NOT MEET THE 30-POUND PUSH BUTTON RELEASE EFFORT REQUIREMENT OF THE STANDARD.
Defect Consequence:
HIGH RELEASE EFFORTS COULD MAKE IT MORE DIFFICULT FOR A CRASH VICTIM TO RELEASE THE BELT AND EXIT THE VEHICLE.
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE SEAT BELTS AND, IF NECESSARY, MODIFY THE LATCH PLATES OR REPLACE THE RETRACTOR. DEALERS WILL ALSO ADD "SNAP ON" LATCH CLIPS TO ELIMINATE THE POTENTIAL OF INVERTED LATCH PLATE INSERTION. OWNER NOTIFICATION IS BEING CONDUCTED IN PHASES. THE FIRST PHASE BEGAN MAY 29, 2001, AND THE SECOND PHASE BEGAN JULY 6, 2001. 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 1-800-458-8006.
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
116682
Notes:
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. 00095