NHTSA recall 97V-183 (97V183000)

vehicle speed control recall reported October 27, 1997 - about 8,611 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 97V183000
Also written as: 97V-183
Reported: October 27, 1997
Vehicles affected: ~8,611
Component: vehicle speed control

What is being recalled

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES, HEARSES AND LIMOUSINES. THE CANISTER PURGE EVAPORATIVE EMISSIONS HARNESS ON THESE VEHICLES WAS MISROUTED.

Why it is dangerous

THE HARNESS COULD INTERFERE WITH THE CRUISE CONTROL AND THROTTLE LINKAGE PREVENTING RETURN TO A CLOSED THROTTLE.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE VEHICLE FOR PROPER ROUTING OF THE HARNESS, CORRECT AS NECESSARY, AND INSTALL A PLASTIC TIE STRAP TO THE HARNESS.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 97V-183 when calling a dealer.

Affected 2 models

Cadillac Deville - 1998

Cadillac Eldorado - 1998

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