The 2001 Cadillac DeVille has 4 recalls, the most serious involving the ignition system: a heavy keychain can shift the ignition out of the run position while driving, which can prevent the airbags from deploying in a crash.
The seatbelt buckles on some vehicles may require more force than allowed to release, which can make it harder to get out of the car after a collision. There are also two recalls addressing the sun visor center support, which has a sharper edge than safety standards permit and can cause lacerations if an occupant strikes it in a crash.
At a glance
What can fail
The ignition switch may move out of the run position due to key ring weight or road jarring, causing the engine to shut off while driving.
What the fix does
Dealers will install two key rings and an insert in the key slot or a cover over the key head on the ignition key, at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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At a glance
What can fail
The sun visor center supports are thinner than the safety standard requires, measuring less than 3.2mm instead of the required thickness.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace both the left and right sun visor center supports.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The sunvisor center supports have sharper edges (smaller radii) than safety standards allow, which could increase injury risk in an interior impact.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the sunvisor center supports with redesigned supports that meet safety requirements.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The seat belt push button release may require more than 30 pounds of force to open, making it harder to unbuckle quickly in an emergency.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect seat belts, adjust or replace components as needed, and add safety clips to prevent incorrect latch plate insertion.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
