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Recall 10V-553

GENERAL MOTORS CORP. recalled the 2010 to 2011 Buick Lucerne and 1 other model: Electrical system (12v/24v/48v battery, cables).

At a glance

Campaign number
10V-553
Reported
November 5, 2010
Vehicles affected
13,780 estimated by the manufacturer

Source: NHTSA recall records

What is wrong

General motors is recalling certain model year 2010-2011 dts and buick lucerne 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.

The risk

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. Owners may contact cadillac at 1-[removed], buick at 1-[removed] and at the owner center at [link removed]

Notes from the manufacturer

GM safety recall no. 10351.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