2003 Cadillac CTS recall: steering
General Motors Corp. reported this safety recall on March 24, 2003. It covers about 47,835 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 47,835
- reported
- Mar 24, 2003
- owners notified
- Mar 20, 2003
- related complaints
- 28
Steering
- What is wrong
- Some passenger vehicles have a condition in which the intermediate steering shaft bolt may be loose.
- Risk
- 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.
- Remedy
- 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.
Recall number 03V115000
Affected vehicles
- Cadillac CTS 2003 2003
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 28 complaints about steering problems.
Questions about recall 03V115000
Is there a recall on the 2003 Cadillac CTS steering?
Yes. Recall 03V115000, reported on March 24, 2003, covers about 47,835 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 03V115000?
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.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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