GM Recalls 2010-2011 Buick Lucerne and Cadillac DTS for Steering Leak Risk
General Motors is recalling 2010-2011 Buick Lucerne and Cadillac DTS vehicles because a cable may wear through the power steering line, causing fluid leaks or fire.
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).
The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect where a fluid leak onto hot engine parts could cause a fire, and loss of power steering increases crash risk, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.
Plain-English summary
General Motors is recalling certain model year 2010-2011 Buick Lucerne and Cadillac DTS vehicles equipped with V8 engines. The recall involves 13,780 vehicles. The defect occurs when the starter or alternator cable is in contact with the power steering return line.
If the cable contacts the line, it could wear through, causing a power steering fluid leak. This leak could result in a loss of power steering, increasing the risk of a crash. Additionally, the leaking fluid could come into contact with hot engine parts, potentially causing an engine compartment fire.
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, or visit the GM Owner Center at www.gmownercenter.com.
The recalled product
- Product
- BUICK, CADILLAC LUCERNE, DTS
- Brand
- BUICK
- Manufacturer
- GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
- Category
- Vehicle — Sedan
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 13,780
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 (2)
- LUCERNE
- DTS
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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