Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulatorRecall 99V-070 · 1998–1999 Cadillac Seville
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. recall 99V-070 covers 29,766 1998–1999 Cadillac Seville for a electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator problem, reported to NHTSA on April 12, 1999.
Source: NHTSA recall 99V070000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. AN ELECTRICAL SHORT CAN DEVELOP IN THE GENERATOR, EVEN WHEN THE ENGINE IS OFF.
The risk
THE ELECTRICAL SHORT COULD CAUSE AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE THAT COULD SPREAD TO THE REST OF THE VEHICLE AND ANYTHING NEAR IT.
The fix
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE GENERATOR.
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN APRIL 24, 1999.OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT CADILLAC AT 1-800-458-8006. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
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 February 1, 1999 to February 28, 1999. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.
The investigation behind this recall
- CADILLAC COOLANT COOLED ALTERNATOR FIRESNHTSA