NHTSA Recall 10V553000
NHTSA Campaign Id 10V553000; Date: Nov. 5, 2010
A power steering leak could result in a loss of power steering, increasing the risk of a crash, and/or the leak onto hot engine parts could cause an engine compartment fire.
Recalled Vehicles:
2010 Buick Lucerne; 2011 Buick Lucerne; 2010 Cadillac DTS; 2011 Cadillac DTS
Component: Electrical System:battery:cables
Manufactured by: General Motors Corp.
Affected Units:: 13,780
Recall Summary:
General motors is recalling certain model year 2010-2011 dts and Buick lucerne vehicles equipped with v8 engines. The starter or alternator cable is in contact with the power steering return line. If either the starter or alternator cable is contacting the power steering return line, the cable could wear through the line, causing a power steering fluid leak.
How to Fix:
Dealers will secure and if necessary reroute the lines to prevent contact. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on November 19, 2010. Owners may contact Cadillac at 1-866-982-2339, Buick at 1-866-608-8080 and at the owner center at www. Gmownercenter. Com.
Recall Notes:
Gm safety recall no. 10351. 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 19, 2010
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