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NHTSA recall 99V070000

Electrical System · General Motors, LLC

April 12, 1999report date
29,766units affected
Vehicle recalltype
Details

What's wrong: An electrical short can develop in the generator, even when the engine is off.

Why it matters: 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.

Affected vehicles on MotorDeets

All model years NHTSA lists

1998 Cadillac Seville, 1999 Cadillac Seville.

Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 99V070000.

Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.