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Passenger car (Cadillac Escalade) - Repair
Official notice
3 Jul 2025
Last checked
27 Oct 2026
An official CAA Japan notice concerns Passenger car (Cadillac Escalade) - Repair. Engine defect. ■ Defective part (component name): Engine. ■ Condition and cause of the structure, equipment or performance considered noncompliant with standards: Due to an improper manufacturing process, some engine crankshafts have uneven surface treatment at the connecting rod attachment points or dimensional inaccuracies in the journals. Consequently, during use, the connecting rod and crankshaft bearings may seize, causing engine failure. In the worst case, the engine may stop while driving, leaving the vehicle unable to be driven. Published 2025-07-03.
What to do now
Recall notification number: 外-4021. ■ Corrective measures: On all vehicles, diagnose the vehicle and engine using a diagnostic tester. If the diagnostic results are normal, carry out measure ①; if an abnormality is found, carry out measure ②. ① Replace the engine oil (0W40), oil filter (standard type) and filler cap (marked 0W40) with corrective replacements, and insert a revised version into the owner's manual. ② Replace the engine assembly with a defect-free unit.
Units affected
772
Recall number
外-4021
Official notice
2025-07-03
The hazard
The hazard
Engine defect. ■ Defective part (component name): Engine. ■ Condition and cause of the structure, equipment or performance considered noncompliant with standards: Due to an improper manufacturing process, some engine crankshafts have uneven surface treatment at the connecting rod attachment points or dimensional inaccuracies in the journals. Consequently, during use, the connecting rod and crankshaft bearings may seize, causing engine failure. In the worst case, the engine may stop while driving, leaving the vehicle unable to be driven.
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Brand: Cadillac. Contact: ゼネラルモーターズ・ジャパン株式会社. Phone 0120-711-276.
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