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Transport Canada Recall - 2010385 - GENERAL MOTORS

2010-11-04

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Quick summary: Transport Canada Recall - 2010385 - GENERAL MOTORS. Date: 2010-11-04.

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Recall details

Quick summary: Transport Canada Recall - 2010385 - GENERAL MOTORS. Date: 2010-11-04.

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BrandBUICK, CADILLAC
ProductCar recalled by GENERAL MOTORS
IssueVehicle - Electrical
IdentificationRA-71598

Affected products

BrandBUICK
ProductCar recalled by GENERAL MOTORS
Description2010 | BUICK | LUCERNE, 2010 | CADILLAC | DTS, 2011 | BUICK | LUCERNE, 2011 | CADILLAC | DTS

Issue

On certain vehicles equipped with a V8 engine, the starter or alternator cable may contact the power steering return line. If either the starter or alternator cable contacts the power steering return line, the cable could wear through the line, cause a power steering fluid leak and a loss of power steering assist. The contact may also wear the cable protective wrap, conduit, and wire insulation, so there is metal to metal contact. This could result in battery drain and if arcing occurs due to engine vibration and roll, it may burn a hole in the return line and allow power steering fluid to leak and potentially ignite, resulting in a possible engine compartment fire. Correction: Dealers will secure and, if necessary, reroute the lines to prevent contact.

What you should do

  • Please see corrective actions section below
Additional official information
AudienceGeneral public
CategoryVehicles - Car
CompaniesPublished by Transport Canada
Published byTransport Canada
Alert / recall typeVehicle recall
Identification numberRA-71598
Background{}
CompaniesPublished by Transport Canada
AudiencesGeneral public
Source updated2011-04-04

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