2010 Cadillac SRX recall: power steering fluid
General Motors Corp. reported this safety recall on September 30, 2010. It covers about 3,459 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 3,459
- reported
- Sep 30, 2010
- owners notified
- Nov 12, 2010
- related complaints
- 17
Steering: hydraulic power assist: power steering fluid
- What is wrong
- General motors is recalling certain model year 2010 cadillac srx vehicles equipped with 2.8l gas engines (lau) or 3.0l gas engines (lf1). Some of these vehicles have a condition in which processing of the crimp during manufacture of the power steering pressure line may have damaged the line. If the line was damaged, a power steering fluid leak may develop. If there is a sufficient amount of fluid loss, the driver will hear noise from the power steering pump and increased effort may be required for steering.
- Risk
- If power steering fluid sprays onto hot engine parts, an engine compartment fire could occur.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and if necessary replace the power steering line free of charge. The safety recall began on november 12, 2010. Owners may contact cadillac at 1‑866‑982‑2339.
Recall number 10V450000
Affected vehicles
- Cadillac SRX 2010 2010
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 17 complaints about steering problems.
Questions about recall 10V450000
Is there a recall on the 2010 Cadillac SRX power steering fluid?
Yes. Recall 10V450000, reported on September 30, 2010, covers about 3,459 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 10V450000?
Dealers will inspect and if necessary replace the power steering line free of charge. The safety recall began on november 12, 2010. Owners may contact cadillac at 1‑866‑982‑2339.
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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