The problem
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Inadvertent deployment of the air bags can occur due to water intrusion.
The risk
Deployment of the air bag without warning could cause a driver to lose vehicle control increasing the risk of a vehicle crash and personal injury.
The fix
Dealers will clean the exterior case of the sensing and diagnostic module (sdm) and appply a potting compound to the sdm case and electrical connector body.
Recall details
| NHTSA campaign | 98V-115 (98V115000) |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | General Motors, LLC |
| Component | Air bags |
| Report date | May 26, 1998 |
| Owners notified | September 28, 1998 |
| Vehicles affected | 102,627 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA investigation |
Vehicles covered
Owner complaints about the air bags
Frequently asked questions
Is the recall 98V-115 repair free?
Yes. Cadillac dealers will fix the problem at no cost: Dealers will clean the exterior case of the sensing and diagnostic module (sdm) and appply a potting compound to the sdm case and electrical connector body.
How do I know if my car is included?
Not every vehicle of the listed model years is affected — the recall covers 102,627 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.