Defect Description For Recall
Certain All-Wheel Drive Sport Utility Vehicles Were Built Without A Power Steering Bracket To Secure The Positive Battery Cable, Allowing The Cable To Come In Contact With The Steering Shaft.
Make Of Vehicle
CADILLAC
Model Of Vehicle
ESCALADE
Year
2003
Recall Campaign Number
02V224000
Component Description
Electrical System:12V/24V/48V Battery:Cables
Effect Of Defect
This Contact Could Cause A Wear-Through Of The Cable Insulation, Exposing The Wire Core And Result In Intermittent Electrical Shorting. If Enough Current Is Discharged At The Point Of Contact, An Engine Compartment Fire Could Occur.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Inspect The Positive Battery Cable Routing And Re-Route, If Necessary. No Owner Notification Will Take Place Since All Vehicles Were Captured At The Dealers.
Vehicle Manufacturer
General Motors Corp.
Start Of Manufacture
20020701
End Of Manufacture
20020731
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
649
Date Owners Notified
20020806
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
General Motors, Llc
Date Report Received
20020812
Make Campaign Number
2036