Make : CADILLAC | Model : DEVILLE | Year : 2000 |
Build Dates : 19990601 - 19991231 | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 00V021000 | ||
Date Owners Notified: 20000323 | Date Received by ODI: 20000126 | Date Added to Database: 20000203 |
Manufacturer(s) Involved: GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | ||
Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | ||
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 00001 | ||
Component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | ||
Potential Number of Units Affected: 61 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIMOUSINES. DURING NORMAL ENGINE ROLL, THE PLASTIC END FITTING OF THE CRUISE CONTROL CABLE COULD CONTACT THE BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER AND FRACTURE. THIS DOES NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 124, "ACCELERATOR CONTROL SYSTEMS." |
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Consequence:
THE FRACTURE COULD PREVENT FULL CLOSING OF THE THROTTLE AND CAUSE A SMALL INCREASE IN ENGINE RPM IN DRIVE WITH THE BRAKE APPLIED. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW CRUISE CONTROL BRACKET AND, IF NECESSARY, WILL REPLACE THE CRUISE CONTROL CABLE. |
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Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
Regulation Part Number: 571 | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 124 | |
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