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Recall 11V-089

GENERAL MOTORS CORP. recalled the 2009 to 2010 Cadillac CTS: Suspension (rear).

At a glance

Campaign number
11V-089
Reported
February 11, 2011
Vehicles affected
44,147 estimated by the manufacturer

Source: NHTSA recall records

What is wrong

General motors is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 cadillac cts vehicles. Some of these vehicles have a condition in which a wax coating on the rear suspension toe link jam nuts may allow the nut(s) to loosen. If a nut sufficiently loosens, the toe link could separate and the rear wheel would be able to turn inboard or outboard. Owners may hear a metallic clanking noise coming from the rear of the vehicle that may warn of a loosening nut.

The risk

The driver may experience sudden changes with vehicle handling and may not be able to control the vehicle increasing the risk of a crash.

The fix

Dealers will clean all wax residue from the rear suspension toe link and install two new jam nuts. If necessary the rear suspension toe link may be replaced. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin on or before march 24, 2011. Owners may contact cadillac at 1-[removed] and at the owner center at [link removed]

Notes from the manufacturer

Gm's safety recall no. 11029. 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