Passenger car

What is the danger

The products pose a risk of fire in the case of a short-circuit on the printed circuit board for the heating system for windscreen washer fluid. In the vehicles concerned, the ground lead of the control circuit may overheat and cause other electrical systems to malfunction and produce smells and smoke. In extreme cases the vehicle could catch fire.

Measures taken

1. Voluntary corrective action taken by the manufacturer. Voluntary measuresTaken by: Other

Product

Description

The vehicles concerned are 2006–2008 models equipped with a heating system for windscreen washer fluid.

Brand

General Motors

Model / type

Cadillac DTS, Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Escalade EXT, Hummer H2,