Axle Shaft Seal problems of the 2005 Cadillac SRX

The contact owns a 2005 Cadillac Srx. The contact was driving 65 mph when the vehicle exhibited an abnormal whining. The vehicle was taken to private mechanic for maintenance where the mechanic confirmed that the rear rack and pinion was leaking and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised the contact that the vehicle was not included in the recall associated with NHTSA campaign id number: 07v589000( power train:axle assembly:axle shaft:seal). The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and the current mileages were 109,000. Updated 01/10/lj updated 01/11/12.

The contact owns a 2005 Cadillac Srx. While driving at 35 mph, the contact noticed a grinding sound and oil leaking from the rear of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic who replaced the rear axle and pinion seal. The contact called an authorized dealership where he was informed that recall 07v589000 (power train: axle assembly: axle shaft: seal) did not include his vehicle. The current and failure mileages were approximately 62,000. Updated 09/22/10. Updated 09/23/10.