Component
STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
What Happened
Your vehicle's sunroof system may allow you to close it after turning off the ignition and opening the doors, which is against safety regulations.
Risk if Unfixed
If not fixed, this could lead to accidental sunroof operation, which could potentially cause death or injury in a crash.
Free Fix
Cadillac will install a new wire harness to fix the issue for free, starting from May 29, 2008, and you can contact them at 1-866-982-2339.
Show original NHTSA language
Original — What Happened
CERTAIN VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 118, 'POWER OPERATED WINDOW, PARTITION, AND ROOF PANEL SYSTEMS.' UNDER THE STANDARD, THE SUNROOF MAY ONLY BE CLOSED WHEN THE IGNITION IS ON, OR AFTER THE IGNITION IS TURNED OFF, BUT BEFORE EITHER OF THE FRONT DOORS ARE OPENED. THE AFFECTED VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A CONDITION WHERE THE SUNROOF CAN BE CLOSED AFTER THE IGNITION IS TURNED OFF AND THE DOORS ARE OPENED.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
THIS STANDARD SPECIFIES REQUIREMENTS FOR POWER OPERATED WINDOW, PARTITION, AND ROOF PANEL SYSTEMS TO MINIMIZE THE LIKELIHOOD OF DEATH OR INJURY FROM THEIR ACCIDENTAL OPERATION.
Original — Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A WIRE HARNESS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 29, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CADILLAC AT 1-866-982-2339.
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