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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 10V450000

2010 Cadillac Srx — Steering: hydraulic power assist: power steering fluid

Published October 4, 2010 · Recall initiated: September 30, 2010

Summary

NHTSA records recall 10V450000, published October 4, 2010 and initiated September 30, 2010. Recalling firm: General Motors, LLC; 2010 Cadillac Srx — Steering: hydraulic power assist: power steering fluid.

What's the hazard

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.

What to do

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.

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Recall details

Brand
CADILLAC
Model
SRX
Manufacturer
General Motors, LLC
Lot
2010 CADILLAC SRX
Risk classification
V
Country
US

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Questions about this recall

Was 2010 Cadillac Srx — Steering: hydraulic power assist: power steering fluid recalled?

Yes. NHTSA published recall 10V450000 on October 4, 2010. Reported hazard: 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.

What should I do if I have this product?

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.

How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?

Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: CADILLAC. Model: SRX.

View official NHTSA notice(opens on nhtsa.gov)