Component
STRUCTURE:BODY
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
What Happened
Your vehicle's sunvisor center supports may not meet safety standards, which could lead to injuries in the event of a crash.
Risk if Unfixed
If you're in a crash and your sunvisor support is too close, you could get cuts or lacerations from it.
Free Fix
You should take your vehicle to a dealership, and they will replace the sunvisor center supports for free. You can contact them at 1-800-458-8006 if you have any issues with scheduling or receiving the repair.
Show original NHTSA language
Original — What Happened
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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
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.
Original — Remedy
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.
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