Vehicle recall 95V229000 · December 5, 1995

1996 Cadillac Deville

These vehicles could have been produced with an improperly adjusted secondary hood latch.

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

Summary: These vehicles could have been produced with an improperly adjusted secondary hood latch. This does not conform to the requirements of FMVSS no. 113, "hood latch system."
Consequence: Consequence of non-compliance: if the secondary latch is not properly engaged and the primary hood latch was also not engaged, the hood latch was also not engaged, the hood could open unexpectedly. If this were to occur while the vehicle is in motion, the hood can contact the windshield reducing the vision of the driver and increasing the risk of a vehicle accident.
Remedy: Dealers will adjust the secondary hood latch.
Notes: System: structure; hoodl assembly; hinge and attachments; FMVSS no. 113.VEHICLE description: passenger vehicles.note: owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact Cadillac 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: 95V229000
Reported to NHTSA: December 5, 1995
Filed by: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Owner notification: December 22, 1995
Vehicles potentially affected: 12,783
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Structure › Body › Hood › Hinge and attachments

Recall 95V229000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

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Cadillac Deville (1996): 1996

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