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Recall 10V-450

GENERAL MOTORS CORP. recalled the 2010 Cadillac SRX: Steering (hydraulic power assist, power steering fluid).

At a glance

Campaign number
10V-450
Reported
September 30, 2010
Vehicles affected
3,459 estimated by the manufacturer

Source: NHTSA recall records

What is wrong

General motors is recalling certain model year 2010 cadillac srx 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 effort may be required for steering.

The risk

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. Owners may contact cadillac at 1-[removed].

Notes from the manufacturer

Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-[removed] (tty 1-[removed]), or go to <a href=[link removed] .

Affected vehicles