NHTSA recall 01V-172 (01V172000)

structure recall reported May 23, 2001 - about 47,560 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 01V172000
Also written as: 01V-172
Manufacturer number: 01039
Reported: May 23, 2001
Vehicles affected: ~47,560
Component: structure

What is being recalled

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.

Why it is dangerous

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.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

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 repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 01V-172 when calling a dealer.

Affected 1 model

Cadillac Deville - 2001

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