General Motors, Llc | NHTSA Recall #10V553000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 10V553000 by General Motors, Llc. Includes 13,780 affected units, BATTERY CABLE ROUTING VARIATION, component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect 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.

Corrective Action

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 Overview

NHTSA ID: 10V553000
Manufacturer: General Motors, Llc
Report Received Date: 2010-11-05T00:00:00
Subject: Battery cable routing variation
Component: Electrical System
Potentially Affected Units: 13,780

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 10351
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect 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.
Consequence Summary: 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.
Corrective Action: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-pz5x-5xf2-apas
NHTSA ID: 10V553000
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Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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