General Motors, Llc | NHTSA Recall #08V108000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 08V108000 by General Motors, Llc. Includes 4,586 affected units, FMVSS 138/TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM, component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Gm is recalling 4,586 my 2008 cadillac sts and sts-v passenger vehicles for failing to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 138, 'tire pressure monitoring systems' (tpms). the standard requires an indication to the driver for certain tpms malfunctions. when the system detects a malfunction, the low tire warning light should flash for about one minute and then stay on the remainder of the ignition cycle. a driver information center message will also be displayed on the instrument panel.

Corrective Action

Dealers will reprogram the remote control door lock receiver module free of charge. the recall began on march 18, 2008. owners may contact cadillac at 1-800-982-2339 or through their website at <a href=http://www.gmownercenter.com>http://www.gmownercenter.com</a> .

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 08V108000
Manufacturer: General Motors, Llc
Report Received Date: 2008-03-11T00:00:00
Subject: Fmvss 138/tire pressure monitoring system
Component: Exterior Lighting
Potentially Affected Units: 4,586

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 07340
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Gm is recalling 4,586 my 2008 cadillac sts and sts-v passenger vehicles for failing to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 138, 'tire pressure monitoring systems' (tpms). the standard requires an indication to the driver for certain tpms malfunctions. when the system detects a malfunction, the low tire warning light should flash for about one minute and then stay on the remainder of the ignition cycle. a driver information center message will also be displayed on the instrument panel.
Consequence Summary: These indications of a system malfunction do not work. premature tire failure could result in a loss of control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action: Dealers will reprogram the remote control door lock receiver module free of charge. the recall began on march 18, 2008. owners may contact cadillac at 1-800-982-2339 or through their website at <a href=http://www.gmownercenter.com>http://www.gmownercenter.com</a> .

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 08V108000
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Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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