2009-2010 Cadillac CTS recall: rear

General Motors Corp. reported this safety recall on February 11, 2011. It covers about 44,147 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 44,147
reported: Feb 11, 2011
owners notified: Mar 24, 2011
related complaints: 12

Suspension: rear

What is wrong: General motors is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 cadillac cts vehicles. Some of these vehicles have a condition in which a wax coating on the rear suspension toe link jam nuts may allow the nut(s) to loosen. If a nut sufficiently loosens, the toe link could separate and the rear wheel would be able to turn inboard or outboard. Owners may hear a metallic clanking noise coming from the rear of the vehicle that may warn of a loosening nut.
Risk: The driver may experience sudden changes with vehicle handling and may not be able to control the vehicle increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will clean all wax residue from the rear suspension toe link and install two new jam nuts. If necessary the rear suspension toe link may be replaced. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin on or before march 24, 2011. Owners may contact cadillac at 1‑866‑982‑2339 and at the owner center at www.gmownercenter.com.

Recall number 11V089000

Affected vehicles

Cadillac CTS 2009-2010 2009 2010

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 12 complaints about suspension problems.

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Questions about recall 11V089000

Is there a recall on the 2009-2010 Cadillac CTS rear?

Yes. Recall 11V089000, reported on February 11, 2011, covers about 44,147 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 11V089000?

Dealers will clean all wax residue from the rear suspension toe link and install two new jam nuts. If necessary the rear suspension toe link may be replaced. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin on or before march 24, 2011. Owners may contact cadillac at 1‑866‑982‑2339 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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