Recall 16V-802
General Motors LLC recalled the 2017 Cadillac XT5 and 1 other model: Service brakes, hydraulic (foundation components, disc, caliper).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 16V-802
- Reported
- November 4, 2016
- Vehicles affected
- 1,844 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2017 Cadillac XT5 vehicles manufactured April 16, 2016, to May 9, 2016, and 2017 GMC Acadia vehicles manufactured April 19, 2016, to April 22, 2016. The front brake calipers may have a torn or misaligned caliper piston seal which may allow brake fluid to leak.
The risk
If there is a brake fluid leak, braking performance may be reduced, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the front brake calipers, replacing the brake caliper assemblies, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on December 12, 2016. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-[removed] (Cadillac), or 1-[removed] (GMC). GM's number for this recall is 16096.
Notes from the manufacturer
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-[removed] (TTY 1-[removed]), or go to [link removed]
Affected vehicles
- Cadillac XT5 2017
- GMC Acadia 2017