DeVille V8-4.9L VIN B (1995)
PROM - Programmable Read Only Memory: Recalls
Owner Letter
Dear Cadillac Customer:
The Administrator of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has determined that 1991-1995 model Cadillacs equipped with 4.9 liter engines
may require modifications in order to comply with requirements of the Clean Air Act designed to protect the public health and welfare. GM has
determined that the modifications required by EPA will help reduce emissions of carbon monoxide and hydrocarbons, which are regulated by EPA under
the Clean Air Act. Because GM has achieved this improved emissions performance without compromising driveability, EPA and GM strongly encourage
you to bring your car to a dealer to perform the modification.
In October 1991, General Motors implemented a change in its production of 1992 model Cadillacs equipped with 4.9 liter engines that introduced an
enrichment calibration to the fueling strategy. This calibration was subsequently included in production of 1993-1995 model Cadillacs equipped with 4.9
liter engines and in service parts received by certain 1991-1992 model Cadillacs equipped with 4.9 liter engines. The United States alleges that this
calibration has a detrimental effect on a vehicle's emission control system and that this calibration was not adequately reported to the EPA.
General Motors has agreed to modify the fueling strategy for these vehicles in a way that reduces the emission of air pollutants from the vehicles without
compromising driveability. All vehicles that were built with the fueling calibration in question or which subsequently received the calibration through a
vehicle service repair are being recalled to have the fueling calibration revised.
To correct this condition, your Cadillac dealer will inspect and, if necessary, replace the calibration chip in the Powertrain Control Module on your
vehicle. Of course, this service will be performed at no cost to you.
The mailing of this letter has been coordinated to ensure that instructions for making this repair have been received by your dealer and that needed parts
are available for your car. Please contact your Cadillac dealer as soon as possible to arrange a service appointment and courtesy transportation, if
required. Please ask your dealer if you wish to know how much time is needed to process your vehicle. Included in this time would be about forty five
(45) minutes for a technician to perform this repair.
The enclosed Campaign Owner Identification Card identifies your vehicle. Presentation of this card to your dealer will assist in making the necessary
correction in the shortest possible time. If you no longer own this vehicle, please let us know by completing this postage-paid reply card and returning it
to us.
To ensure your full protection under the emission warranty applicable to your vehicle by Federal law, and your right to participate in future emission
recalls, it is recommended that you have your vehicle serviced as soon as possible. Failure to do so could legally be determined to be lack of proper
maintenance of your vehicle. Also, your vehicle may fail a state or local emission inspection test if the recall work is not accomplished.
IMPORTANT MESSAGE TO CALIFORNIA RESIDENTS
The California Air Resources Board (CARB) requires that vehicle emission recall campaigns be completed prior to California registration renewal.
Uncorrected emission recall campaigns will result in the inability to renew your California vehicle registration.
At the time of emission campaign completion, your California dealer will issue a "Proof of Correction Certificate". Keep this certificate and, if required,
present it to the Department of Motor Vehicles when renewing your California registration as proof of campaign completion.
Should your dealer find that your emission system has been intentionally disabled, you will be asked if you wish the system to be restored so that it will
function as designed. The cost of such restoration will be your responsibility.
We are sorry to cause you any inconvenience; however, we have taken this action in the interest of maintaining emissions from your vehicle at a level
that meets the requirements of the clean Air Act. If you have any questions, please contact your Cadillac dealers or call our Customer Assistance Center
at 1-800-458-8006.
