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Automotive · Japan · 2025-07-03

Origin: 米国

Cadillac engine crankshaft has improper manufacturing, uneven surface treatment

Country	Japan
Category	Automotive
Published	2025-07-03
Country of origin	米国
Manufacturer	General Motors Japan LLC
Models affected	Escalade
Units affected	772
Defect	In the engine crankshaft, due to improper manufacturing processes, some crankshafts have uneven surface treatment at the connecting rod mounting part or dimensional errors in the journal. As a result, during use, the connecting rod and crankshaft bearings may seize, causing engine failure, and in the worst case, the engine may stop while driving, making the vehicle unable to run.
Component	Engine
Remedy	For all vehicles, diagnose the vehicle and engine with a diagnostic tester. If the diagnosis is normal, take action ①; if an abnormality is found, take action ②. ① Replace the engine oil (0W40), oil filter (standard product), and filler cap (0W40 printed product) with improved parts, and insert a revised edition into the owner's manual. ② Replace the engine assembly with a good product.
Recall number	外-4021
Official notice	View source ↗

What this means for sellers

Likely platform / channel actions	OEMs/dealers will run the remedy (repair, replace or refund); component suppliers in the chain may face traceback.
Self-check for comparable products	Check your comparable products' design, materials and QC records against the defect described here.
Rules & standards likely involved	the destination market's product-safety rules and mandatory standards

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