The problem
Vehicle description: certain limousine, armored and hearse model vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of fmvss no. 110, "Tire selection and rims." These vehicles have an incorrect tire pressure label.
The risk
Incorrect tire inflation pressure can damage tires, affect vehicle handling, and increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH CORRECT LABELS.
Contacts
Owner notification is began march 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. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
What to do
- Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
- Call a dealer. Any authorized Cadillac dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 00V431000.
- Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
- Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.