NHTSA Recall 10V450000
NHTSA Campaign Id 10V450000; Date: Sep. 30, 2010
If power steering fluid sprays onto hot engine parts, an engine compartment fire could occur.
Recalled Vehicles:
2010 Cadillac SRX
Component: Steering:hydraulic Power Assist:power Steering Fluid
Manufactured by: General Motors Corp.
Affected Units:: 3,459
Recall Summary:
General motors is recalling certain model year 2010 Cadillac srx vehicles equipped with 2. 8l gas engines (lau) or 3. 0l gas engines (lf1). Some of these vehicles have a condition in which processing of the crimp during manufacture of the power steering pressure line may have damaged the line. If the line was damaged, a power steering fluid leak may develop. If there is a sufficient amount of fluid loss, the driver will hear noise from the power steering pump and increased effort may be required for steering.
How to Fix:
Dealers will inspect and if necessary replace the power steering line free of charge. The safety recall began on November 12, 2010. Owners may contact Cadillac at 1-866-982-2339.
Recall Notes:
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Nov 12, 2010
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