Defect Description For Recall
On Certain Passenger Vehicles Equipped With All Wheel Drive And A 3.6L V6 Engine, The Torque Monitoring FunCTIons Of The Electronic Throttle Control (Etc) Are Not Enabled. These FunCTIons Can Limit Engine Speed And Torque If Unusual Engine Control Module (Ecm) Hardware Or Software Failures Occur.
Make Of Vehicle
CADILLAC
Model Of Vehicle
STS
Year
2006
Recall Campaign Number
06V007000
Component Description
Vehicle Speed Control
Effect Of Defect
Without These FunCTIons Enabled, A Persistent Ecm Failure Could Result In A Throttle Opening Greater Than Commanded By The Driver And A Crash Could Occur.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Reprogram The Ecm On These Vehicles Free Of Charge. The Recall Began On January 24, 2006. Owners May Contact Cadillac At 1-866-982-2339.
Vehicle Manufacturer
General Motors Corp.
Start Of Manufacture
20050801
End Of Manufacture
20060131
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
1327
Date Owners Notified
20060124
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
General Motors, Llc
Date Report Received
20060113
Make Campaign Number
6502