Noncompliance Recall 07149/2007 Cadillac CTS Equipped with a Sunroof (RPO CF5)

**GMCSonoma** · 10-03-2007, 02:44 PM

Date: October 3, 2007

Subject: Upcoming Noncompliance Recall 07149
Sunroof Operation

Models:2007 Cadillac CTS Equipped with a Sunroof (RPO CF5)

To: All Cadillac Dealers

Attention: Dealer Operator, General Manager, Sales Manager,
Service Manager, Used Car Manager, Parts Manager
and Warranty Administrator

Based on information from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) website, the media may report that General Motors will be announcing a noncompliance recall involving certain 2007 model year Cadillac CTS vehicles equipped with a sunroof (RPO CF5).

These vehicles fail to conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 118 - Power Operated Window Systems. Under the Standard, the sunroof may only be closed when the ignition is on, or after the ignition is turned off, but before either of the front doors are opened. The subject vehicles may exhibit a condition where the sunroof can be closed after the ignition is turned off and the doors are opened.

To correct this condition, dealers are to install a wire harness.

A total of 9,648 vehicles are involved. Dealers will be notified when customer notification letters are scheduled to be mailed.

GM Vehicle Inquiry System (GMVIS) information for this recall will not be available until the recall bulletin is released to dealers.

cincygoblue · 10-03-2007, 03:16 PM

Why are these notices being posted on the Front Page? Are they really front page worthy? Between these dealer notices and the customer satisfaction notices, what have we seen, like 8 of them in the past 2 days? This is for the old CTS and affects just 9000 vehicles. This, and the others, are news?

**GMCSonoma** · 10-03-2007, 03:26 PM

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Originally Posted by cincygoblue

Why are these notices being posted on the Front Page? Are they really front page worthy? Between these dealer notices and the customer satisfaction notices, what have we seen, like 8 of them in the past 2 days? This is for the old CTS and affects just 9000 vehicles. This, and the others, are news?

I'm sorry, but they are recalls....and for some reason they are set up for the ticker...which I can't control...

Maybe an administrator can answer this??????

nascarnate326 · 10-03-2007, 03:42 PM

I got scared and thought this was for the 08 CTS at first. Seems like a minor recall.

CaptainDan · 10-03-2007, 03:43 PM

It's a worthless recall. Most owners notified won't bring the car in for this. I wouldn't. I know, it's a "safety issue", but I'd actually prefer it to work this way.

tgagneguam · 10-03-2007, 04:14 PM

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Originally Posted by cincygoblue

Why are these notices being posted on the Front Page? Are they really front page worthy?...

I see and agree with your point, cincygoblue; I was thinking the same thing. And that's said irrespective of how things are set up automatically.

1999 White C5 Coupe · 10-03-2007, 04:15 PM

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Originally Posted by nascarnate326

I got scared and thought this was for the 08 CTS at first. Seems like a minor recall.

Why did you get scared?

me3head · 10-03-2007, 04:46 PM

So this FMVSS is why we cant get "comfort close" on the 9-3. (Where you hold lock on the fob to close all windows) I hate when the safety ninnies get in the way of features.

ColinOpseth · 10-03-2007, 05:46 PM

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Originally Posted by 1999 White C5 Coupe

Why did you get scared?

Gm786 · 10-03-2007, 08:13 PM

This is a minor recall. No big deal.

fastball · 10-03-2007, 09:31 PM

Besides, anyone with a little automotive electrical background could modify ANY moonroof to operate completely independent of the vehicle accy circuit. Tap the power directly to 12vdc constant (instead of switched) and you can open and close your moonroof any time you want.

TKR · 10-04-2007, 02:17 AM

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Originally Posted by me3head

So this FMVSS is why we cant get "comfort close" on the 9-3. (Where you hold lock on the fob to close all windows) I hate when the safety ninnies get in the way of features.

OMG. I did not realise you have to drop that feature in US vehicles. That sucks.

CADILLACSIXTEEN · 10-04-2007, 06:58 AM

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Originally Posted by me3head

So this FMVSS is why we cant get "comfort close" on the 9-3. (Where you hold lock on the fob to close all windows) I hate when the safety ninnies get in the way of features.

What do u mean? Nissan has this feature, so does VW????

me3head · 10-04-2007, 03:27 PM

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Originally Posted by CADILLACSIXTEEN

What do u mean? Nissan has this feature, so does VW????

I thought that VW's was when you hold the key in the lock pos in the door. The SAAB has the feature if you set the software to "Rest of the World" but now USA. It does have "comfort open" in both modes (hold unlock to open all).

10-03-2007, 02:44 PM	#1 (permalink)
GMCSonoma GMI Fixed Ops Contributor Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 8,647	Noncompliance Recall 07149/2007 Cadillac CTS Equipped with a Sunroof (RPO CF5) Date: October 3, 2007 Subject: Upcoming Noncompliance Recall 07149 Sunroof Operation Models:2007 Cadillac CTS Equipped with a Sunroof (RPO CF5) To: All Cadillac Dealers Attention: Dealer Operator, General Manager, Sales Manager, Service Manager, Used Car Manager, Parts Manager and Warranty Administrator Based on information from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) website, the media may report that General Motors will be announcing a noncompliance recall involving certain 2007 model year Cadillac CTS vehicles equipped with a sunroof (RPO CF5). These vehicles fail to conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 118 - Power Operated Window Systems. Under the Standard, the sunroof may only be closed when the ignition is on, or after the ignition is turned off, but before either of the front doors are opened. The subject vehicles may exhibit a condition where the sunroof can be closed after the ignition is turned off and the doors are opened. To correct this condition, dealers are to install a wire harness. A total of 9,648 vehicles are involved. Dealers will be notified when customer notification letters are scheduled to be mailed. GM Vehicle Inquiry System (GMVIS) information for this recall will not be available until the recall bulletin is released to dealers. __________________ certified GM Dealer Parts Manager since 1994 GM Dealer Parts employee since 1987 AMC-Jeep-Renault Dealer Parts employee 1987-90 holder of many GM accredations, too numerous to list

10-03-2007, 03:16 PM	#2 (permalink)
cincygoblue 3.6 Liter V6 Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 1,082	Re: Noncompliance Recall 07149/2007 Cadillac CTS Equipped with a Sunroof (RPO CF5) Why are these notices being posted on the Front Page? Are they really front page worthy? Between these dealer notices and the customer satisfaction notices, what have we seen, like 8 of them in the past 2 days? This is for the old CTS and affects just 9000 vehicles. This, and the others, are news? __________________ Highest Average Fuel Economy by Division 1. Mini..............27.66 mpg 2. Honda...........23.81 mpg 3. Chevrolet....23.36 mpg 4. Lotus............22.33 mpg 5. Volkswagen....22.21 mpg 6. Pontiac........22.20 mpg 7. Saturn.........22.14 mpg 8. Kia................21.80 mpg 9. Suzuki...........21.77 mpg 10. Toyota.........21.60 mpg Model averaged - Not sales volume weighted Source: http://autos.aol.com/article/green/_...11132109990002

10-03-2007, 03:43 PM	#5 (permalink)
CaptainDan 3.6 Liter V6 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Michigan Drives: '05 GTO Posts: 1,002	Re: Noncompliance Recall 07149/2007 Cadillac CTS Equipped with a Sunroof (RPO CF5) It's a worthless recall. Most owners notified won't bring the car in for this. I wouldn't. I know, it's a "safety issue", but I'd actually prefer it to work this way. __________________ '05 GTO 6.0 Liter LS2 400 horsepower Anything less is just a hamster on a wheel.

10-03-2007, 04:46 PM	#8 (permalink)
me3head 2.4 Liter ECOTEC Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 109	Re: Noncompliance Recall 07149/2007 Cadillac CTS Equipped with a Sunroof (RPO CF5) So this FMVSS is why we cant get "comfort close" on the 9-3. (Where you hold lock on the fob to close all windows) I hate when the safety ninnies get in the way of features.

10-03-2007, 08:13 PM	#10 (permalink)
Gm786 6.0 Liter LS2 V8 Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Far away Drives: Oldsmobile Delta 88 LS Posts: 4,365	Re: Noncompliance Recall 07149/2007 Cadillac CTS Equipped with a Sunroof (RPO CF5) This is a minor recall. No big deal.

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10-03-2007, 09:31 PM	#11 (permalink)
fastball 3.8 Liter Supercharged V6 Join Date: May 2006 Location: Cleveland, Ohio Drives: 2000 Honda Prelude 5 speed Posts: 593	Re: Noncompliance Recall 07149/2007 Cadillac CTS Equipped with a Sunroof (RPO CF5) Besides, anyone with a little automotive electrical background could modify ANY moonroof to operate completely independent of the vehicle accy circuit. Tap the power directly to 12vdc constant (instead of switched) and you can open and close your moonroof any time you want. __________________ Presently in line for a 2010 silver Chevrolet Camaro SS/RS 6MT with moonroof, black leather and interior ambient light package.

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