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2010-2011 Buick Lucerne and Cadillac DTS recall: cables

General Motors Corp. reported this safety recall on November 5, 2010. It covers about 13,780 vehicles.

vehicles affected
13,780
reported
Nov 5, 2010
owners notified
Nov 19, 2010
related complaints
58

Electrical system: 12v/24v/48v battery: cables

What is wrong
General motors is recalling certain model year 2010-2011 dts and buick lucerne vehicles equipped with v8 engines. The starter or alternator cable is in contact with the power steering return line. If either the starter or alternator cable is contacting the power steering return line, the cable could wear through the line, causing a power steering fluid leak.
Risk
A power steering leak could result in a loss of power steering, increasing the risk of a crash, and/or the leak onto hot engine parts could cause an engine compartment fire.
Remedy
Dealers will secure and if necessary reroute the lines to prevent contact. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on november 19, 2010. Owners may contact cadillac at 1‑866‑982‑2339, buick at 1‑866‑608‑8080 and at the owner center at www.gmownercenter.com.

Recall number 10V553000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 58 complaints about electrical problems.

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Questions about recall 10V553000

Is there a recall on the 2010-2011 Buick Lucerne and Cadillac DTS cables?

Yes. Recall 10V553000, reported on November 5, 2010, covers about 13,780 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 10V553000?

Dealers will secure and if necessary reroute the lines to prevent contact. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on november 19, 2010. Owners may contact cadillac at 1‑866‑982‑2339, buick at 1‑866‑608‑8080 and at the owner center at www.gmownercenter.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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