2010 Buick Lucerne | 2010 Cadillac Dts | 2011 Buick Lucerne | 2011 Cadillac Dts — Electrical system: 12v/24v/48v battery: cables
Published November 9, 2010 · Recall initiated: November 5, 2010
Summary
NHTSA records recall 10V553000, published November 9, 2010 and initiated November 5, 2010. Recalling firm: General Motors, LLC; 2010 Buick Lucerne | 2010 Cadillac Dts | 2011 Buick Lucerne | 2011 Cadillac Dts — Electrical system: 12v/24v/48v battery: cables.
What's the hazard
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.
What to do
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.
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Recall details
- Brand
- BUICK
- Model
- LUCERNE
- Manufacturer
- General Motors, LLC
- Lot
- 2010 BUICK LUCERNE | 2010 CADILLAC DTS | 2011 BUICK LUCERNE | 2011 CADILLAC DTS
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2010 Buick Lucerne | 2010 Cadillac Dts | 2011 Buick Lucerne | 2011 Cadillac Dts — Electrical system: 12v/24v/48v battery: cables recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 10V553000 on November 9, 2010. Reported hazard: 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.
What should I do if I have this product?
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.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: BUICK. Model: LUCERNE.