Defect Description For Recall
Some Passenger Vehicles Have A Condition In Which The Intermediate Steering Shaft Bolt May Be Loose.
Make Of Vehicle
CADILLAC
Model Of Vehicle
CTS
Year
2003
Recall Campaign Number
03V115000
Component Description
Steering
Effect Of Defect
An Improperly Tightened Bolt Could Loosen, Resulting In Separation Of The Upper And Lower Steering Shafts Causing A Loss Of Vehicle Control. If This Happens While The Vehicle Is Moving, A Crash Could Result Without Prior Warning.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Inspect For The Presence Of The Intermediate Steering Shaft Bolt And Ensure That It Is Tightened To The Proper Specification. Owner Notification Began March 20, 2003. Owners Who Take Their Vehicles To An Authorized Dealer On An Agreed Upon Service Date And Do Not Receive The Free Remedy Within A Reasonable Time Should Contact Cadillac At 1-800-458-8006.
Vehicle Manufacturer
General Motors Corp.
Start Of Manufacture
20021001
End Of Manufacture
20030228
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
47835
Date Owners Notified
20030320
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
General Motors, Llc
Date Report Received
20030324
Make Campaign Number
3017