Recalls for your 1997 Cadillac Eldorado

Recalls for 1997 Cadillac Eldorado

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1975 Cadillac Eldorado

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1975 Cadillac Eldorado

DEFECT #1 - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK


Posted on: 1997-05-01
Description
The electronic brake control module or the electronic brake and traction control module can cause the antilock brake system (abs) to cycle during a non-abs brake application.

Consequence
This condition can result in an increase in vehicle stopping distance increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

Corrective Action
Dealers will replace the electronic brake control module or the electronic brake and traction control module.

Notes
Owner notification:owner notification is expected to being during may 1997.  Note:owners who take their vehicle to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact buick at 1-800-521-7300 or cadillac at 1-800-458-8006.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.

DEFECT #2 - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS


Posted on: 2004-03-10
Description
Some passenger vehicles equipped with 4.0l v8 engines have a condition in which the nylon tubing used in the fuel rail construction may degrade and crack.  Additionally, the 1995 model year uses a unique underhood fuel return line that may crack.  Cracking of the fuel rail or return line tubing can result in a fuel leak into the engine compartment.  

Consequence
Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.  

Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the engine fuel rail with a new stainless steel fuel rail.  Dealers will also install a revised chassis fuel return line.  The recall began on june 2, 2004, for 1996-1997 oldsmobile aurora vehicles.  Owners of 1995 cadillacs and 1996-1997 oldsmobile aurora were sent letters on august 6, 2004.  Additional letters to owners will be forthcoming.  Owners should contact oldsmobile at 1-800-630-6537.  

Notes
Gm recall no.  04014.customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).