GM Recalls Model Year Cadillac STS and STS-V Passenger Vehicles for
Federal Safety Standards Non-compliance in Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems
The standard requires an indication to the dirver for certain TPMS
malfunctions. When the sytem detects a malfunction, the low tire warning light should flash for about one
minute and then stay on the remainder of the ignition cycle. A driver information center message will also
be displayed on the instrument panel. These indications of a system malfunction do not work. Premature tire
failure could result in a loss of control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
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