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💥 Crash riskNHTSA 03V037📅 Feb 12, 2003

2003 Cadillac Escalade & 2003 Chevrolet Suburban + 3 more recall: body & structure

⚠️ What's wrong

Certain sport utility vehicles fail to comply with requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 214, "side impact protection." these vehicles are built with four welds on the rear door upper hinge. On some of these vehicles, one or two of the welds may not be to specification.

💥 The risk

As a result, the door strength may be degraded during a side impact vehicle crash.

🔧 The fix

Dealers will inspect the welds on the left rear door upper hinge. If a weld is found out-of-specification, a bolt will be installed to secure the hinge. Owner notification began february 17, 2003. 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, chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC at 1-800-462-8782.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
03V037000
Manufacturer recall #
03004
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
107
Component
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
Owner phone
1-800-458-8006
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Feb 17, 2003
Built
Oct 1, 2002 – Oct 31, 2002
Recall started by
MFR
Notes
GM recall no. 03004. Customers CAN also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 03V037 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 03V037?

2003 Cadillac Escalade & 2003 Chevrolet Suburban + 3 more. 107 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Cadillac dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-800-458-8006.