Recall 06V007000: ECM Update for Throttle Control

MAKE/MODELS: MODEL/BUILD YEARS:

Cadillac/STS 2006

MANUFACTURER: General Motors Corp.

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 06V007000 MFG'S REPORT DATE: January 11, 2006

COMPONENT: Vehicle Speed Control

POTENTIAL NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED: 1327

SUMMARY:
On certain passenger vehicles equipped with all wheel drive and a 3.6L V6 engine, the torque monitoring functions of the Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) are not enabled. These functions can limit engine speed and torque if unusual Engine Control Module (ECM) hardware or software failures occur.

CONSEQUENCE:
Without these functions enabled, a persistent ECM failure could result in a throttle opening greater than commanded by the driver and a crash could occur.

REMEDY:
Dealers will reprogram the ECM on these vehicles free of charge. The recall began on January 24, 2006. Owners may contact Cadillac at 1-866-982-2339.

NOTES:
GM recall No. 06502. Customers may also contact The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.