2005-2007 Cadillac CTS, Cadillac SRX and others recall: seal
General Motors Corp. reported this safety recall on December 20, 2007. It covers about 275,936 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 275,936
- reported
- Dec 20, 2007
- owners notified
- Feb 8, 2008
- related complaints
- 292
Power train: axle assembly: axle shaft: seal
- What is wrong
- On certain passenger vehicles, the rear axle pinion seal does not meet all of the specifications and may experience a fluid leak.
- Risk
- A rear differential failure may cause loss of motive power and possibly loss of control increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the pinion seal free of charge. The recall began on february 1, 2008. Owners may contact cadillac at 1‑800‑458‑8006 or http://www.cadillac.com; pontiac at 1‑800‑620‑7668 or http://www.pontiac.com; and saturn at 1‑800‑972‑8876 or http://www.saturn.com.
Recall number 07V589000
Affected vehicles
- Cadillac CTS 2005-2007 200520062007
- Cadillac SRX 2005-2007 200520062007
- Cadillac STS 2005-2007 200520062007
- Pontiac Solstice 2006-2007 20062007
- Saturn Sky 2007 2007
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 292 complaints about transmission problems.
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Questions about recall 07V589000
Is there a recall on the 2005-2007 Cadillac CTS, Cadillac SRX and others seal?
Yes. Recall 07V589000, reported on December 20, 2007, covers about 275,936 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 07V589000?
Dealers will replace the pinion seal free of charge. The recall began on february 1, 2008. Owners may contact cadillac at 1‑800‑458‑8006 or http://www.cadillac.com; pontiac at 1‑800‑620‑7668 or http://www.pontiac.com; and saturn at 1‑800‑972‑8876 or http://www.saturn.com.
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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