NHTSA Recall 01V172000
NHTSA Campaign Id 01V172000; Date: May. 23, 2001
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.
Recalled Vehicles:
2001 Cadillac Deville
Component: Structure:body
Manufactured by: General Motors Corp.
Affected Units:: 47,560
Recall 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.
How to Fix:
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.
Recall Notes:
Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Nov 28, 2001
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