Recall 10V105000: 2005–2007 Cadillac CTS
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- Mar 17, 2010
- Vehicles affected
- 139,131
- Models
- 1
- Initiated by
- Manufacturer
The problem
General motors has notified nhtsa of a defect in certain model year 2003-2007 cadillac cts vehicles currently registered in or originally sold in connecticut, delaware, illinois, indiana, iowa, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, missouri, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, washington d.c., west virginia and wisconsin. Some of these vehicles have a condition in which the front brake hose fitting at the caliper may corrode due to snow or water, containing road salt or other contaminants, entering and being retained in the routing sleeve. If the fitting corrodes significantly, the brake hose-tube interface may develop a leak.
The risk
The brake hose-tube interface may rupture suddenly without prior warning and increase vehicle stopping distance may occur increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Dealers are to replace both front brake hose assemblies free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during may 2010. Owners may contact cadillac at 1-866-982-2339 or at the owner center at www.gmownercenter.com.
Notes
Gm recall no. 09149.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 <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .
Affected vehicles
- 2005 Cadillac CTS
- 2006 Cadillac CTS
- 2007 Cadillac CTS
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 10V105000
- Manufacturer campaign
- 09149
- Manufacturer
- GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
- Owner letters
- May 4, 2010
- Components
- Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (Brakes)
Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. To see if your vehicle is included, enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov or call the manufacturer.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology