Defect Description For Recall
GM Is Recalling 4,586 My 2008 Cadillac Sts And Sts-V Passenger Vehicles For Failing To Conform To The Requirements Of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 138, ‘Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems’ (Tpms). The Standard Requires An Indication To The Driver For Certain Tpms MalfunCTIons. When The System Detects A MalfunCTIon, The Low Tire Warning Light Should Flash For About One Minute And Then Stay On The Remainder Of The Ignition Cycle. A Driver Information Center Message Will Also Be Displayed On The Instrument Panel.
Make Of Vehicle
CADILLAC
Model Of Vehicle
STS
Year
2008
Recall Campaign Number
08V108000
Component Description
Exterior Lighting
Effect Of Defect
These Indications Of A System MalfunCTIon Do Not Work. Premature Tire Failure Could Result In A Loss Of Control Of The Vehicle, Increasing The Risk Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Reprogram The Remote Control Door Lock Receiver Module Free Of Charge. The Recall Began On March 18, 2008. Owners May Contact Cadillac At 1-800-982-2339 Or Through Their Website At Http://Www.Gmownercenter.Com .
Vehicle Manufacturer
General Motors Corp.
Start Of Manufacture
20070901
End Of Manufacture
20071231
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
4586
Date Owners Notified
20080318
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
General Motors, Llc
Date Report Received
20080311
Make Campaign Number
7340
Part Number
571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
138