Cadillac Frontal Recall 93V041000 (37 Vehicles)

The problem

The passenger side air bag can experience an inflator ignition delay in the event of an accident. This does not comply with fmvss 208, "occupant crash protection."

The risk

If the inflator ignition is delayed in an accident, theair bag may be late in deploying, resulting in increased risk of injury tothe passenger seat occupant.

The fix

REPLACE THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAGS.

Contacts

System: air bag; fmvss 208.Vehicle description: passenger cars with passenger side air bags.Note: the defective passenger side air bag modules to be replaced have thefollwing trace numbers: al2460ib307m0208; al2460ib307m0251; al2460ib307m0314;al2460ib308m0130.

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 93V041000.
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.

Vehicle	Complaints	Recalls	Grade
1993 Cadillac Fleetwood	33	3	F

Vehicle

Complaints

Recalls

Grade

1993 Cadillac Fleetwood

Questions

Is the 93V041000 recall repair free?

Yes. Federal law requires the manufacturer to fix safety recalls free of charge. GENERAL MOTORS CORP.'s dealers do the work; the remedy is described above.

How do I know if my vehicle is part of recall 93V041000?

Not every vehicle of a listed model year is included. Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or call a dealer with your VIN.

When was recall 93V041000 announced?

GENERAL MOTORS CORP. reported it to NHTSA on March 19, 1993. Owners are usually notified by mail within about two months.

Air bags: frontal Cadillac recall