NHTSA Recall 98V115000: Air bags
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 102,627 vehicles. It affects 3 models including the Cadillac Deville.
| NHTSA campaign | 98V115000 |
|---|---|
| Component | AIR BAGS |
| Report received | May 26, 1998 |
| Owner notification | September 28, 1998 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
Defect
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Inadvertent deployment of the air bags can occur due to water intrusion.
Safety risk
Deployment of the air bag without warning could cause a driver to lose vehicle control increasing the risk of a vehicle crash and personal injury.
Remedy
Dealers will clean the exterior case of the sensing and diagnostic module (sdm) and appply a potting compound to the sdm case and electrical connector body.
Notes
Owner notification began during september 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 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-326-4237).
Vehicles covered by recall 98V115000
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.