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🔥 Fire risk💥 Crash riskNHTSA 10V553📅 Nov 9, 2010

2010–2011 Buick Lucerne & 2010–2011 Cadillac DTS recall: electrical system

⚠️ What's 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 1-866-982-2339, buick at 1-866-608-8080 and at the owner center at www.gmownercenter.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
10V553000
Manufacturer recall #
10351
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
13,780
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES
Owner phone
1-866-982-2339
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Nov 19, 2010
Built
Feb 16, 2010 – Jun 8, 2010
Recall started by
MFR
Notes
GM safety recall no. 10351.owners 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 .

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 10V553 recall repair 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.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 10V553?

2010–2011 Buick Lucerne & 2010–2011 Cadillac DTS. 13,780 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Buick dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-866-982-2339.