2005–2007 Cadillac CTS & 2005–2007 Cadillac SRX + 3 more recall: powertrain & transmission
⚠️ What's wrong
On certain passenger vehicles, the rear axle pinion seal does not meet all of the specifications and may experience a fluid leak.
💥 The risk
A rear differential failure may cause loss of motive power and possibly loss of control increasing the risk of a crash.
🔧 The fix
Dealers will replace the pinion seal free of charge. The recall began on february 1, 2008. Owners may contact cadillac at 1-800-458-8006 or http://www.cadillac.com; pontiac at 1-800-620-7668 or http://www.pontiac.com; and saturn at 1-800-972-8876 or http://www.saturn.com.
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
- 07V589000
- Manufacturer recall #
- 07204
- Manufacturer
- GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
- Vehicles affected
- 275,936
- Component
- POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT:SEAL
- Owner phone
- 1-800-458-8006
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Feb 8, 2008
- Built
- Mar 1, 2005 – Jun 30, 2005
- Recall started by
- ODI
- Notes
- GM recall no. 07204.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.