General Motors, Llc | NHTSA Recall #11V089000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 11V089000 by General Motors, Llc. Includes 44,147 affected units, REAR SUSPENSION TOE LINK, component: SUSPENSION, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect 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.

Corrective Action

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 Overview

NHTSA ID: 11V089000

Manufacturer: General Motors, Llc

Report Received Date: 2011-02-11T00:00:00

Subject: Rear suspension toe link

Component: Suspension

Potentially Affected Units: 44,147

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 11029

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect 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.

Consequence Summary: The driver may experience sudden changes with vehicle handling and may not be able to control the vehicle increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-2vd6-6avg.c43p

NHTSA ID: 11V089000

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Created At: 1741512641

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