NHTSA Recall 97V232000
NHTSA Campaign Id 97V232000; Date: Dec. 18, 1997
In the event of a vehicle crash, the hood could be pushed back through the windshield glass possibly injuring the vehicle occupants.
Recalled Vehicles:
1998 Cadillac Deville
Component: Structure:body:hood:hinge And Attachments
Manufactured by: General Motors Corp.
Affected Units:: 14,423
Recall Summary:
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. These vehicles were built with hood hinge pivot bolts which can break due to an improper heat treat condition. This does not comply with the requirements of fmvss no. 219, "windshield zone intrusion. " a broken bolt can cause either the corner of the hood near the windshield to raise, or one side of the hood to be unstable when opened.
How to Fix:
Dealers will replace the hood hinge pivot bolts.
Recall Notes:
Owner notification is expected to begin during January 1998. 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: Jan 1, 1998
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