The 2002 Cadillac DeVille has two recalls, the more serious being an ignition system defect where a heavy key ring can pull the ignition out of the run position, preventing the airbags from deploying in a crash.
The second recall involves the front seatbelt retractors. In a crash severe enough to trigger the belt pretensioners, the retractors may not lock as intended, allowing the belt to pay out slack and increasing the risk of injury to the driver or front passenger.
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
Driver and front passenger seat belt retractors may not lock properly during a crash when the belt pretensioners deploy, potentially allowing excessive belt movement.
What the fix does
Dealers will install a retainer kit in the driver and passenger safety belt pretensioners to keep retractors locked during deployment.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
