NHTSA Recall 11V089000
NHTSA Campaign Id 11V089000; Date: Feb. 11, 2011
The driver may experience sudden changes with vehicle handling and may not be able to control the vehicle increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2009 Cadillac CTS; 2010 Cadillac CTS
Component: Suspension:rear
Manufactured by: General Motors Corp.
Affected Units:: 44,147
Recall Summary:
General motors is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 Cadillac cts vehicles. Some of these vehicles have a condition in which a wax coating on the rear suspension toe link jam nuts may allow the nut(s) to loosen. If a nut sufficiently loosens, the toe link could separate and the rear wheel would be able to turn inboard or outboard. Owners may hear a metallic clanking noise coming from the rear of the vehicle that may warn of a loosening nut.
How to Fix:
Dealers will clean all wax residue from the rear suspension toe link and install two new jam nuts. If necessary the rear suspension toe link may be replaced. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin on or before March 24, 2011. Owners may contact Cadillac at 1-866-982-2339 and at the owner center at www. Gmownercenter. Com.
Recall Notes:
Gm's safety recall no. 11029. 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: Mar 24, 2011
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