Cadillac Deville, Seville; Oldsmobile Aurora; Pontiac Bonneville (2002-2003): Fuel system, gasoline
Recall 03V238000 · Jul 1, 2003 · General Motors Corp.
102,212
vehicles affected
102,212
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 03V238000
- Date
- Jul 1, 2003
- Maker
- General Motors Corp.
- Units affected
- 102,212
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Fuel system, gasoline > Storage > Tank assembly
- Model years
- 2002-2003
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Fire
What is wrong
ON CERTAIN CADILLAC DEVILLE AND SEVILLE PASSENGER VEHICLES, FUNERAL COACHES, AND LIMOUSINES EQUIPPED WITH A V8 (4.6L) ENGINE, OLDSMOBILE AURORA PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A V8 (4.0L ) ENGINE, AND PONTIAC BONNEVILLE SSEI PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A SUPERCHARGED V6 (3.8L) ENGINE, THE FUEL TANK PRESSURE SENSORS ARE UNUSUALLY SUSCEPTIBLE TO MALFUNCTIONS. IF THE SENSOR MALFUNCTIONS, EXCESSIVE VACUUM CAN BE APPLIED DURING SELF-DIAGNOSTIC TESTING.
What can happen
FUEL SYSTEM COMPONENTS CAN BE DAMAGED AND FUEL CAN LEAK FROM THE VEHICLE WHEN IT IS REFUELED. FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE CAN RESULT IN A FIRE.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL TANK PRESSURE SENSOR. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON OCTOBER 17, 2003. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT CADILLAC AT 1-866-982-2339; OLDSMOBILE AT 1-800-630-6537; OR PONTIAC AT 1-800-620-7668.
Vehicles covered
4 models, 8 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Cadillac | Deville | 2002-2003 |
| Cadillac | Seville | 2002-2003 |
| Oldsmobile | Aurora | 2002-2003 |
| Pontiac | Bonneville | 2002-2003 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 03V238000?
4 models: Cadillac Deville (2002-2003), Cadillac Seville (2002-2003), Oldsmobile Aurora (2002-2003) and 1 more, about 102,212 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 03V238000?
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL TANK PRESSURE SENSOR. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON OCTOBER 17, 2003. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT CADILLAC AT 1-866-982-2339; OLDSMOBILE AT 1-800-630-6537; OR PONTIAC AT 1-800-620-7668.
What can happen?
FUEL SYSTEM COMPONENTS CAN BE DAMAGED AND FUEL CAN LEAK FROM THE VEHICLE WHEN IT IS REFUELED. FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE CAN RESULT IN A FIRE.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.