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SevereNHTSA·10V105000·Announced 2010-03-17

Cadillac CTS Recall: Front Brake Hose Fitting Corrosion Risk

General Motors is recalling 2003-2007 Cadillac CTS vehicles in 22 states and D.C. because front brake hose fittings may corrode, potentially causing a leak and increased stopping distance.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect in the braking system that can lead to sudden hose rupture and increased risk of a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

General Motors is recalling certain model year 2003-2007 Cadillac CTS vehicles. The recall affects vehicles currently registered in or originally sold in Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Washington D.C., West Virginia, and Wisconsin.

The defect involves a condition where the front brake hose fitting at the caliper may corrode. This corrosion can occur when snow or water containing road salt or other contaminants enters and is retained in the routing sleeve. If the fitting corrodes significantly, the brake hose-tube interface may develop a leak.

A sudden rupture of the brake hose-tube interface without prior warning may occur, which can increase vehicle stopping distance and increase the risk of a crash. Dealers will replace both front brake hose assemblies free of charge. The safety recall was expected to begin during May 2010. Owners may contact Cadillac at 1-866-982-2339 or visit the owner center at www.gmownercenter.com.

The recalled product

Product
CADILLAC CTS
Brand
CADILLAC
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Category
Vehicle — Braking System
Hazard
Affected units
139,131

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • CTS

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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