1996 Cadillac Seville Recalls

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 1996 Cadillac Seville. 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 Seville 1995–1997, Deville 1995–1997, Oldsmobile Aurora 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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• 95V224000Nov 30, 19951,408 vehicles potentially affected
  Equipment › Electrical
  Covers: Cadillac Seville 1996, Eldorado 1996

  Reported issue: The analog instrument panel cluster on these vehicles could have an internal short circuit disrupting the pass key system, causing failure of the instrument panel gauges and tell-tales, and a possible no-start condition. This does not conform to the requirements of fmvss no. 101, "controls and displays;" no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment;" and no. 208, "occupant crash protection."

  Possible consequence: Consequence of non-compliance: if the short circuit occurs while driving, the instrument panel cluster will go blank, causing loss of gauge function and all teel-tale indicators except for abs, sir, park brake and service engine soon. The loss of all tell-tales for seat belts, turn signals, high beam, hazard, oil…

  Remedy: Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the instrument panel cluster.

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