Defect Description For Recall
General Motors Has Notified Nhtsa Of A Defect In Certain Model Year 2003-2007 Cadillac Cts Vehicles Currently Registered In Or Originally Sold In ConneCTIcut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Washington D.C., West Virginia And Wisconsin. Some Of These Vehicles Have A Condition In Which The Front Brake Hose Fitting At The Caliper May Corrode Due To Snow Or Water, Containing Road Salt Or Other Contaminants, Entering And Being Retained In The Routing Sleeve. If The Fitting Corrodes Significantly, The Brake Hose-Tube Interface May Develop A Leak.
Make Of Vehicle
CADILLAC
Model Of Vehicle
CTS
Year
2003
Recall Campaign Number
10V105000
Component Description
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings
Effect Of Defect
The Brake Hose-Tube Interface May Rupture Suddenly Without Prior Warning And Increase Vehicle Stopping Distance May Occur Increasing The Risk Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
Dealers Are To Replace Both Front Brake Hose Assemblies Free Of Charge. The Safety Recall Is Expected To Begin During May 2010. Owners May Contact Cadillac At 1-866-982-2339 Or At The Owner Center At Www.Gmownercenter.Com.
Vehicle Manufacturer
General Motors Corp.
Start Of Manufacture
End Of Manufacture
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
139131
Date Owners Notified
20100504
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
General Motors, Llc
Date Report Received
20100317
Make Campaign Number
9149