NHTSA recall 06V007000
Vehicle speed control
Cadillac STS
Reported Jan 13, 20061,327 vehicles affectedGENERAL MOTORS CORP.Maker’s number 06502Built Aug 1, 2005 – Jan 31, 2006
The defect
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.
The risk
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.
The 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.