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NHTSA recall 10V553000

Electrical System · General Motors, LLC

November 5, 2010report date
13,780units affected
Vehicle recalltype
Details

What's wrong: Affects 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.

Why it matters: 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.

The fix: 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.

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All model years NHTSA lists

2010 Buick Lucerne, 2011 Buick Lucerne, 2010 Cadillac Dts, 2011 Cadillac Dts.

Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 10V553000.

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