2013-2014 Cadillac XTS recall: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

General Motors LLC reported this safety recall on March 17, 2014. It covers about 63,903 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 63,903
reported: Mar 17, 2014
owners notified: Apr 7, 2014
related complaints: 16

Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist: vacuum: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

What is wrong: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Cadillac XTS vehicles manufactured February 14, 2012, through March 7, 2014. In the affected vehicles, a cavity plug on the brake booster pump connector may dislodge allowing corrosion of the brake booster pump relay connector.
Risk: The corrosion of the brake booster pump relay connector may cause a resistive short and melt the connector, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will apply sealant to the connector cavity plugs, re-route the vacuum pump vent hose and replace the front body wiring harnesses as needed, free of charge. The recall began on April 7, 2014. Owners may contact Cadillac at 1‑866‑982‑2339. GM's number for this recall is 14062.

Recall number 14V116000

Affected vehicles

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Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 16 complaints about brakes problems.

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Questions about recall 14V116000

Is there a recall on the 2013-2014 Cadillac XTS hoses, lines/piping, and fittings?

Yes. Recall 14V116000, reported on March 17, 2014, covers about 63,903 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 14V116000?

GM will notify owners, and dealers will apply sealant to the connector cavity plugs, re-route the vacuum pump vent hose and replace the front body wiring harnesses as needed, free of charge. The recall began on April 7, 2014. Owners may contact Cadillac at 1‑866‑982‑2339. GM's number for this recall is 14062.

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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