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Vehicle recall 94V158000 · August 31, 1994

Cadillac Eldorado, Seville and 1 more model

If the air conditioner compressor clutch assembly contacts the auxiliary engine oil cooler out hose, the hose may wear through allowing engine oil to leak in the engine…

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary
If the air conditioner compressor clutch assembly contacts the auxiliary engine oil cooler out hose, the hose may wear through allowing engine oil to leak in the engine compartment.
Consequence
An oil leak that contacts the hot exhaust system can result in an engine compartment fire.
Remedy
Dealers will install a tie strap to retain the auxiliary engine oil cooler outlet hose to the auxiliary engine oil cooler inlet hose at the bottom of the radiator assuring adequate clearance of the affected hose from the air conditioner compressor clutch assembly.
Notes
System: air conditioner; compressor.vehicle description: passenger vehicles with 4.6 l engines.note: if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agree upon service date and the remedy is not provided free of charge within a reasonable time or the remedy does not correct the defect, please contact Cadillac service center at 1-800-458-8006. Also, contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign
94V158000
Reported to NHTSA
August 31, 1994
Filed by
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Owner notification
September 13, 1994
Vehicles potentially affected
56,269
Initiated by
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
Components
Equipment › Appliance › Air conditioner
Recall 94V158000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

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