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1993 Cadillac Allante 2dr Convertible

AIR CONDITIONER:COMPRESSOR

Nature of Defect:
1. AIR CONDITIONER:COMPRESSOR

Recall Number:	94V158000
Dates Manufactured:	Mar 1992 to Jul 1994
Number of Vehicles Affected:	56269
Date Owners Notified On:	N/A

Vehicle: 1993 Cadillac Allante

Defect Description:
IF THE AIR CONDITIONER COMPRESSOR CLUTCH ASSEMBLY CONTACTS THE AUXILIARY ENGINE OIL COOLER OUT HOSE, THE HOSE MAY WEAR THROUGH ALLOWING ENGINE OIL TO LEAK IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT.

Consequence of Defect:
AN OIL LEAK THAT CONTACTS THE HOT EXHAUST SYSTEM CAN RESULT IN AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE.

Corrective Action:
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A TIE STRAP TO RETAIN THE AUXILIARY ENGINE OIL COOLER OUTLET HOSE TO THE AUXILIARY ENGINE OIL COOLER INLET HOSE AT THE BOTTOM OF THE RADIATOR ASSURING ADEQUATE CLEARANCE OF THE AFFECTED HOSE FROM THE AIR CONDITIONER COMPRESSOR CLUTCH ASSEMBLY.