Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL | ||||||||||||||||
| 95V224000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 10/01/1995 to 11/01/1995 | V (Vehicle) | 1408 | 12/08/1995 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 11/30/1995 | 11/30/1995 | 571 | 101 | |||||
| Defect Summary | The analog instrument panel cluster on these vehicles could have an internal short circuit disrupting the pass key system, causing failure of the instrument panel gauges and tell-tales, and a possible no-start condition. this does not conform to the requirements of fmvss no. 101, controls and displays; no. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment; and no. 208, occupant crash protection. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Consequence of non-compliance: if the short circuit occurs while driving, the instrument panel cluster will go blank, causing loss of gauge function and all teel-tale indicators except for abs, sir, park brake and service engine soon. the loss of all tell-tales for seat belts, turn signals, high beam, hazard, oil pressure, coolant temperature, and others result in noncompliance with these safety standards. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the instrument panel cluster. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: interior; instrument panel electronic message center; fmvss nos. 101, 108 and 208.vehicle description:passenger vehicles.note: 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 1-800-424-9393. | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
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| EQUIPMENT | |||||
| 3001 | 01/01/2004 | 10008847 | Volume is only controlled using steering wheel controls. *tt | 08/24/2004 | |
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. | |||||
| 839606 | 08/01/1998 | 609639 | Trunk mounted 12 cd changer ejects intermittently. yd | 04/05/2000 | |
| 549001A | 03/01/1997 | 54-90-01 | 52600 | Cln indicator appears on radio display and does not turn off (reset cln indicator with the eject button on tape). *tw | 08/21/1997 |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
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| EQUIPMENT | |||
| 02/16/2006 | 94500 | 1 | 02/01/2002 |
| Dt*: the contact stated the vehicle failed to start and the dashboard lights failed to illuminate. the vehicle was taken to an independent repair shop which repaired the analog instrument panel cluster to fix the starting failure. the dash light failure occurred while driving 35mph and at night. there is a nhtsa recall, # 95v224000. the vehicle had the same problems as indicated in the recall; however it is not included in the recall due to the vin. | |||
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL | |||
| 01/01/1901 | 1 | ||
| 1996 cadillac eldorado electrical failure while driving. consumer stated that he will lose gauges, auto headlights, warning lamps, and turn signal indicators. he says this failure usually occurs on the freeway. *kb the consumer stated everything blinked and flashed as if a switch was being rapidly turned on and off. after 2 minutes everything went black. the consumer located a recall regarding the problem he experienced, however cadillac informed him, that his vehicle identification number was outside of the production date. recall# 95v224000. *jb | |||
| 06/01/2004 | 1 | ||
| Complaint regarding recall 95v224000: analog instrument cluster defect. *mr there were problems with the climate control, odometer, gauges, trunk release, gas door release, steering wheel/radio controls, dome lights and the twilight sent. *sc the consumer was told his vehicle was not included in the recall. *jb | |||
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - AIR CONDITIONER | |||
| 02/25/2000 | 1 | ||
| A/c blower is inoperative. yh | |||