2006 Cadillac STS recall: speed control
⚠️ What's wrong
On certain passenger vehicles equipped with all wheel drive and a 3.6L V6 engine, the torque monitoring functions of the electronic throttle control (etc) are not enabled. These functions CAN limit engine speed and torque if unusual engine control module (ECM) hardware or software failures occur.
💥 The risk
Without these functions enabled, a persistent ECM failure could result in a throttle opening greater than commanded by the driver and a crash could occur.
🔧 The fix
Dealers will reprogram the ECM on these vehicles free of charge. The recall began on january 24, 2006. Owners may contact cadillac at 1-866-982-2339.
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
- 06V007000
- Manufacturer recall #
- 06502
- Manufacturer
- GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
- Vehicles affected
- 1,327
- Component
- VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
- Owner phone
- 1-866-982-2339
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Jan 24, 2006
- Built
- Aug 1, 2005 – Jan 31, 2006
- Recall started by
- MFR
- Notes
- GM recall no. 06502.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.