The problem
Vehicle description: sport utility vehicles, equipped with a floor mounted rosen video entertainment center, fail to conform to the requirements of FMVSS no. 301, "fuel system integrity." due to the method of installation of the video entertainment center by the installed, the vehicle May not meet the fuel spillage requirements of the standard in a vehicle crash.
The risk
Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire.
The fix
If the entertainment center is installed on the right-hand side (passenger side), no correction is required. If the entertainment center is installed on the left-hand side (driver side), the dealer will remove and reinstall the entertainment center with a revised attachment bracket. The dealer will also inspect, and if necessary, replace the fuel return line.
Recall details
| NHTSA campaign | 00V-153 (00V153000) |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer number | 00052 |
| Manufacturer | General Motors, LLC |
| Component | Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly |
| Report date | June 7, 2000 |
| Owners notified | July 13, 2000 |
| Vehicles affected | 4,300 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Vehicles covered
Owner complaints about the fuel & propulsion system
Frequently asked questions
Is the recall 00V-153 repair free?
Yes. Cadillac dealers will fix the problem at no cost: If the entertainment center is installed on the right-hand side (passenger side), no correction is required. If the entertainment center is installed on the left-hand side (driver side), the dealer will remove and reinstall the entertainment center with a…
How do I know if my car is included?
Not every vehicle of the listed model years is affected — the recall covers 4,300 vehicles built in a certain window. Check your 17-character VIN with our VIN recall check or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.