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NHTSA recall 10V450000

Steering · General Motors, LLC

September 30, 2010report date
3,459units affected
Vehicle recalltype
Details

What's wrong: Affects 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…

Why it matters: If power steering fluid sprays onto hot engine parts, an engine compartment fire could occur.

The fix: Dealers will inspect and if necessary replace the power steering line free of charge. The safety recall began on November 12, 2010.

Affected vehicles on MotorDeets

All model years NHTSA lists

2010 Cadillac Srx.

Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 10V450000.

Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.