Vehicle recall 97V232000 · December 18, 1997

1998 Cadillac Deville

Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.

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

Summary: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. These vehicles were built with hood hinge pivot bolts which can break due to an improper heat treat condition. This does not comply with the requirements of FMVSS no. 219, "windshield zone intrusion." a broken bolt can cause either the corner of the hood near the windshield to raise, or one side of the hood to be unstable when opened.
Consequence: In the event of a vehicle crash, the hood could be pushed back through the windshield glass possibly injuring the vehicle occupants.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the hood hinge pivot bolts.
Notes: Owner notification is expected to begin during January 1998. 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: 97V232000
Reported to NHTSA: December 18, 1997
Filed by: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Owner notification: January 1, 1998
Vehicles potentially affected: 14,423
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Structure › Body › Hood › Hinge and attachments

Recall 97V232000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

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Cadillac Deville (1998): 1998

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