NHTSA Recall 01V172000: Body (structure)
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 47,560 vehicles. It affects 2001 Cadillac Deville.
| NHTSA campaign | 01V172000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 01039 |
| Component | STRUCTURE › BODY |
| Report received | May 23, 2001 |
| Owner notification | November 28, 2001 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Vehicle description: certain sedans, hearse, and limousine vehicles fail to comply with requirements of FMVSS no. 201, "occupant protection in interior impact." these vehicles have sunvisor center supports with certain radii less than the 3.2mm required by the standard.
Safety risk
Radii less than 3.2mm can increase the possibility of certain types of injuries, like lacerations, if an occupant contacts the support during a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the sunvisor center supports with redesigned supports. Owner notification began november 28, 2001. 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.
Notes
Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Vehicles covered by recall 01V172000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Cadillac Deville | 2001 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.