1996 Cadillac Deville Recalls

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 1996 Cadillac Deville. A recall applies only to vehicles built within the affected range, so check your own VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for recalls are free at a franchised dealer.

• 04V110000Mar 4, 2004483,477 vehicles potentially affected
  Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
  Covers: Cadillac Deville 1995–1997, Oldsmobile Aurora 1995–1997, Cadillac Seville 1995–1997 +1 more

  Reported issue: 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.

  Possible consequence: Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.

  Remedy: 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…

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• 95V229000Dec 5, 199512,783 vehicles potentially affected
  Structure › Body › Hood › Hinge and attachments
  Covers: Cadillac Deville 1996

  Reported issue: These vehicles could have been produced with an improperly adjusted secondary hood latch. This does not conform to the requirements of fmvss no. 113, "hood latch system."

  Possible consequence: Consequence of non-compliance: if the secondary latch is not properly engaged and the primary hood latch was also not engaged, the hood latch was also not engaged, the hood could open unexpectedly. If this were to occur while the vehicle is in motion, the hood can contact the windshield reducing the vision of the…

  Remedy: Dealers will adjust the secondary hood latch.

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NHTSA investigations

• EA04003Fuel rail leaksClosed · Feb 3, 2004
• PE03050Fuel rail leakageClosed · Oct 30, 2003
• EA98004Inadvertent air bag deploymentClosed · Feb 24, 1998
• PE98005Erratic turn signal operationClosed · Feb 6, 1998

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