NHTSA Campaign Id 99V070000; Date: Apr. 12, 1999
The electrical short could cause an engine compartment fire that could spread to the rest of the vehicle and anything near it.
Recalled Vehicles:1998 Cadillac Seville; 1999 Cadillac Seville
Component: Electrical System:alternator/generator/regulator
Manufactured by: General Motors Corp.
Affected Units:: 29,766
Recall Summary:Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. An electrical short can develop in the generator, even when the engine is off.
How to Fix:Dealers will replace the generator.
Recall Notes:Owner notification began April 24, 1999. 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 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Apr 24, 1999
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