2004 Cadillac CTS, Cadillac SRX and others recall: linkages
General Motors Corp. reported this safety recall on June 9, 2004. It covers about 41,928 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 41,928
- reported
- Jun 9, 2004
- owners notified
- Aug 25, 2004
- related complaints
- 76
Steering: linkages
- What is wrong
- On certain passenger vehicles involved in this campaign, the lower control arm ball stud nut/washer assemblies with washers were made of the wrong material. The washers may fracture and become loose or fall away from the vehicle, reducing clamp load. Separation of the control arm ball stud and steering knuckle, due to disengagement of the tapered attachment and retaining nut, is possible.
- Risk
- If the control arm separates from the knuckle, the affected corner of the vehicle will drop and the control arm would be forced downward, contacting the wheel. The affected wheel could tilt outward and create a dragging action that would tend to slow the vehicle and create a tendency for the vehicle to turn in the direction of the affected wheel. In extreme situations, the affected wheel assembly could separate from the vehicle. Separation of the wheel assembly would also sever that wheel;s hydraulic brake hose and result in diminished braking performance of the vehicle, which could result in a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the ball stud joints and measure the torque of the nut for all front lower control arms in all models affected as well as the rear lower control arms on the xlr and corvette. If the torque is not at specification, the dealers will replace the ball stud, the knuckle, and the nut. If the torque is at specification, the dealers will replace the nut/washer assembly only. The recall will begin on august 25, 2004. Owners should contact cadillac at 1‑866‑982‑2339 or chevrolet at 1‑800‑630‑2438.
Recall number 04V273000
Affected vehicles
- Cadillac CTS 2004 2004
- Cadillac SRX 2004 2004
- Cadillac XLR 2004 2004
- Chevrolet Corvette 2004 2004
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 76 complaints about steering problems.
2004 Cadillac CTS2004 Cadillac SRX2004 Cadillac XLR2004 Chevrolet Corvette
Questions about recall 04V273000
Is there a recall on the 2004 Cadillac CTS, Cadillac SRX and others linkages?
Yes. Recall 04V273000, reported on June 9, 2004, covers about 41,928 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 04V273000?
Dealers will inspect the ball stud joints and measure the torque of the nut for all front lower control arms in all models affected as well as the rear lower control arms on the xlr and corvette. If the torque is not at specification, the dealers will replace the ball stud, the knuckle, and the nut. If the torque is at specification, the dealers will replace the nut/washer assembly only. The recall will begin on august 25, 2004. Owners should contact cadillac at 1‑866‑982‑2339 or chevrolet at 1‑800‑630‑2438.
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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