Air bags: frontalRecall 93V-041 · 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. recall 93V-041 covers 37 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood for a air bags: frontal problem, reported to NHTSA on March 19, 1993.
Source: NHTSA recall 93V041000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG CAN EXPERIENCE AN INFLATOR IGNITION DELAY IN THE EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT. THIS DOES NOT COMPLY WITH FMVSS 208, "OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION."
The risk
IF THE INFLATOR IGNITION IS DELAYED IN AN ACCIDENT, THEAIR BAG MAY BE LATE IN DEPLOYING, RESULTING IN INCREASED RISK OF INJURY TOTHE PASSENGER SEAT OCCUPANT.
The fix
REPLACE THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAGS.
SYSTEM: AIR BAG; FMVSS 208.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS WITH PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAGS.NOTE: THE DEFECTIVE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG MODULES TO BE REPLACED HAVE THEFOLLWING TRACE NUMBERS: AL2460IB307M0208; AL2460IB307M0251; AL2460IB307M0314;AL2460IB308M0130.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from October 1, 1992 to November 1, 1992. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.