Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
BUICK
Model Of Vehicle
LUCERNE
Year
2011
Recall Campaign Number
10V553000
Component Description
Electrical System:12V/24V/48V Battery:Cables
Effect Of Defect
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.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
General Motors Corp.
Start Of Manufacture
20100505
End Of Manufacture
20100825
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
13780
Date Owners Notified
20101119
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
General Motors, Llc
Date Report Received
20101105
Make Campaign Number
10351