The problem
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.
The risk
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.
The fix
Dealers will install a wire harness. The recall began on may 29, 2008. Owners may contact cadillac at 1-866-982-2339.
Contacts
Gm recall no. 07149. Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.Safercar.Gov.
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 Buick, Cadillac dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 07V468000.
- 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.