Defect Description For Recall
Certain Vehicles Equipped With V6 Engines May Have A Condition Where Fuel Is No Longer Supplied To The Engine. This Condition Occurs Without The Illumination Of The Fuel Level Low Indicator Light Or The Warning Chime.
Make Of Vehicle
CADILLAC
Model Of Vehicle
CTS
Year
2006
Recall Campaign Number
06V020000
Component Description
Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery
Effect Of Defect
If The Engine Stops Running, The Operator Will Not Be Able To Restart The Vehicle Which Could Increase The Risk Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Reprogram The Electronic Control Module (Ecm) With New Software Free Of Charge. Owners Were Notified In December 2005 And Asked To Maintain At Least 1/4 Of A Tank Fuel Level To Avoid This Condition Until The Parts Are Available. The Parts Are Now Available, Owner Renotification Began On March 23, 2006. Owners May Contact Cadillac At 1-866-982-2339.
Vehicle Manufacturer
General Motors Corp.
Start Of Manufacture
20050401
End Of Manufacture
20050731
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
17462
Date Owners Notified
20060323
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
General Motors, Llc
Date Report Received
20060125
Make Campaign Number
5111