NHTSA Recall 95V224000
NHTSA Campaign Id 95V224000; Date: Nov. 30, 1995
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.
Recalled Vehicles:
1996 Cadillac Eldorado; 1996 Cadillac Seville
Component: Equipment:electrical
Manufactured by: General Motors Corp.
Affected Units:: 1,408
Recall 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. "
How to Fix:
Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the instrument panel cluster.
Recall 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.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Dec 8, 1995
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