NHTSA Recall 08V108000: Exterior lighting
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 4,586 vehicles. It affects 2008 Cadillac STS.
| NHTSA campaign | 08V108000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 07340 |
| Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING |
| Report received | March 11, 2008 |
| Owner notification | March 18, 2008 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
GM is recalling 4,586 my 2008 cadillac sts and sts-v passenger vehicles for failing to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 138, 'tire pressure monitoring systems' (TPMS). The standard requires an indication to the driver for certain TPMS malfunctions. When the system detects a malfunction, the low tire warning light should flash for about one minute and then stay on the remainder of the ignition cycle. A driver information center message will also be displayed on the instrument panel.
Safety risk
These indications of a system malfunction do not work. Premature tire failure could result in a loss of control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will reprogram the remote control door lock receiver module free of charge. The recall began on march 18, 2008. Owners may contact cadillac at 1-800-982-2339 or through their website at <a href=http://www.gmownercenter.com>http://www.gmownercenter.com</a> .
Notes
GM recall no. 70340.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 <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .
Vehicles covered by recall 08V108000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Cadillac STS | 2008 |
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.