2006 Buick Lucerne & 2006 Cadillac DTS recall: steering
⚠️ What's wrong
On certain vehicles equipped with a V8 engine,the power steering hose connectors may have been inadequately crimped which could result in a fluid leak.
💥 The risk
If this were to occur, power steering assist may be lost and increased steering effort would be required at low speeds. Also, if the power steering fluid were to contact hot engine parts, an engine compartment fire could occur.
🔧 The fix
Dealers will replace the power steering gear inlet hose. The recall began on march 29, 2006. Owners may contact buick at 1-866-608-8080 or cadillac at 1-866-982-2339.
Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
- NHTSA campaign
- 06V105000
- Manufacturer recall #
- 06026
- Manufacturer
- GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
- Vehicles affected
- 12,862
- Component
- STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS
- Owner phone
- 1-866-608-8080
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Mar 29, 2006
- Built
- Dec 1, 2005 – Feb 28, 2006
- Recall started by
- MFR
- Notes
- GM recall no. 06026.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.