Component
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
What Happened
Your vehicle's speed control system, specifically the part that helps prevent engine speed and torque from getting out of control, is not working properly.
Risk if Unfixed
If this isn't fixed, a faulty engine control module could cause your throttle to open more than you intended, which could lead to a crash.
Free Fix
We'll reprogram your engine control module at no cost to you at the dealership, and this recall started on January 24, 2006. You can contact Cadillac at 1-866-982-2339 for more information.
Show original NHTSA language
Original — What Happened
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH ALL WHEEL DRIVE AND A 3.6L V6 ENGINE, THE TORQUE MONITORING FUNCTIONS OF THE ELECTRONIC THROTTLE CONTROL (ETC) ARE NOT ENABLED. THESE FUNCTIONS CAN LIMIT ENGINE SPEED AND TORQUE IF UNUSUAL ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECM) HARDWARE OR SOFTWARE FAILURES OCCUR.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
WITHOUT THESE FUNCTIONS ENABLED, A PERSISTENT ECM FAILURE COULD RESULT IN A THROTTLE OPENING GREATER THAN COMMANDED BY THE DRIVER AND A CRASH COULD OCCUR.
Original — Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPROGRAM THE ECM ON THESE VEHICLES FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 24, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CADILLAC AT 1-866-982-2339.
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