Recall 07V-589
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. recalled the 2005 to 2007 Cadillac CTS and 4 other models: Power train (axle assembly, axle shaft, seal).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 07V-589
- Reported
- December 20, 2007
- Vehicles affected
- 275,936 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
On certain passenger vehicles, the rear axle pinion seal does not meet all of the specifications and may experience a fluid leak.
The risk
A rear differential failure may cause loss of motive power and possibly loss of control increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE PINION SEAL FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 1, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CADILLAC AT 1-[removed] OR [link removed] PONTIAC AT 1-[removed] OR [link removed] AND SATURN AT 1-[removed] OR [link removed]
Notes from the manufacturer
GM recall no. 07204.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-[removed] (tty 1-[removed]), or go to [link removed]
Affected vehicles
- Cadillac CTS 2005 to 2007
- Cadillac SRX 2005 to 2007
- Cadillac STS 2005 to 2007
- Pontiac Solstice 2006 to 2007
- Saturn Sky 2007