Recall 97V-183: 1998 Cadillac Deville, 1998 Cadillac Eldorado

GENERAL MOTORS CORP. recall for vehicle speed control, reported to NHTSA on Oct 27, 1997, covering about 8,611 vehicles.

NHTSA number
97V-183
Report date
Oct 27, 1997
Vehicles affected
8,611
Owners notified
Nov 1, 1997

The problem

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

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 1-800-458-8006.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.

Recall details

ManufacturerGENERAL MOTORS CORP.
ComponentVehicle Speed Control
Recall started bythe manufacturer
NHTSA campaign number97V183000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
Cadillac Deville1998All years
Cadillac Eldorado1998All years

Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 97V-183?

Vehicle description: passenger vehicles, hearses and limousines. The canister purge evaporative emissions harness on these vehicles was misrouted.

How is recall 97V-183 fixed?

Dealers will inspect the vehicle for proper routing of the harness, correct as necessary, and install a plastic tie strap to the harness.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.