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Recalls

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Recall date December 12, 1995
Models affected
  • 1996 Cadillac DeVille
Units affected 172
Details

THESE VEHICLES MAY NOT COMPLY WITH C.M.V.S.S.

113 - HOOD LATCH SYSTEM.

VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN PRODUCED WITH AN IMPROPERLY ADJUSTED SECONDARY HOOD LATCH.

AS A RESULT, THE SECONDARY HOOD LATCH MAY NOT ENGAGE THE RADIATOR SUPPORT AS INTENDED.

THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE THE HOOD TO OPEN UNEXPECTEDLY.

IF THIS WERE TO OCCUR WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION, THE HOOD MAY CONTACT THE WINDSHIELD, REDUCING THE FORWARD VISION AREA OF THE DRIVER, AND A VEHICLE CRASH COULD OCCUR WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.

CORRECTION: SECONDARY HOOD LATCH WILL BE ADJUSTED.

Additional information may be available on Transport Canada's website