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NHTSA Recall 07V468000: Roof and pillars (structure)

GENERAL MOTORS CORP. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 16,677 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Buick Lucerne.

16,677
vehicles potentially affected
2
models affected
2008
owners notified (May 29)
NHTSA campaign07V468000
Manufacturer campaign07149
ComponentSTRUCTURE › BODY › ROOF AND PILLARS
Report receivedOctober 4, 2007
Owner notificationMay 29, 2008
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

Certain vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 118, 'power operated window, partition, and roof panel systems.' under the standard, the sunroof may only be closed when the ignition is on, or after the ignition is turned off, but before either of the front doors are opened. The affected vehicles may exhibit a condition where the sunroof can be closed after the ignition is turned off and the doors are opened.

Safety risk

This standard specifies requirements for power operated window, partition, and roof panel systems to minimize the likelihood of death or injury from their accidental operation.

Remedy

Dealers will install a wire harness. The recall began on may 29, 2008. Owners may contact cadillac at 1-866-982-2339.

Notes

GM recall no. 07149.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

Vehicles covered by recall 07V468000

Make and modelModel years
Buick Lucerne2007
Cadillac CTS2007

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.