Recall 98V-115: 1995 Cadillac Deville, 1995 Cadillac Eldorado and 1 more
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. recall for air bags, reported to NHTSA on May 26, 1998, covering about 102,627 vehicles.
The problem
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Inadvertent deployment of the air bags can occur due to water intrusion.
The risk
Deployment of the air bag without warning could cause a driver to lose vehicle control increasing the risk of a vehicle crash and personal injury.
The fix
Dealers will clean the exterior case of the sensing and diagnostic module (Sdm) and appply a potting compound to the sdm case and electrical connector body.
Notes
Owner notification began during september 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 1-800-458-8006.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-326-4237).
Recall details
| Manufacturer | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
|---|---|
| Component | Air Bags |
| Recall started by | NHTSA (Office of Defects Investigation) |
| NHTSA campaign number | 98V115000 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Vehicle | Model years | |
|---|---|---|
| Cadillac Deville | 1995 | All years |
| Cadillac Eldorado | 1995 | All years |
| Cadillac Seville | 1995 | All 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 98V-115?
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Inadvertent deployment of the air bags can occur due to water intrusion.
How is recall 98V-115 fixed?
Dealers will clean the exterior case of the sensing and diagnostic module (Sdm) and appply a potting compound to the sdm case and electrical connector body.
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.