NHTSA Recall 94V158000
NHTSA Campaign Id 94V158000; Date: Aug. 31, 1994
An oil leak that contacts the hot exhaust system can result in an engine compartment fire.
Recalled Vehicles:
1993 Cadillac Allante; 1993 Cadillac Eldorado; 1994 Cadillac Eldorado; 1993 Cadillac Seville; 1994 Cadillac Seville
Component: Equipment:air Conditioner
Manufactured by: General Motors Corp.
Affected Units:: 56,269
Recall Summary:
If the air conditioner compressor clutch assembly contacts the auxiliary engine oil cooler out hose, the hose may wear through allowing engine oil to leak in the engine compartment.
How to Fix:
Dealers will install a tie strap to retain the auxiliary engine oil cooler outlet hose to the auxiliary engine oil cooler inlet hose at the bottom of the radiator assuring adequate clearance of the affected hose from the air conditioner compressor clutch assembly.
Recall Notes:
System: air conditioner; compressor. Vehicle description: passenger vehicles with 4. 6 l engines. Note: if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agree upon service date and the remedy is not provided free of charge within a reasonable time or the remedy does not correct the defect, please contact Cadillac service center at 1-800-458-8006. Also, contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Sep 13, 1994
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