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SevereNHTSA·11V089000·Announced 2011-02-11

General Motors Recalls 2009-2010 Cadillac CTS for Rear Suspension Defect

General Motors is recalling 2009-2010 Cadillac CTS vehicles because a wax coating may allow rear suspension nuts to loosen, potentially causing loss of vehicle control.

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 (rear suspension) that could lead to loss of vehicle control and a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

General Motors is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 Cadillac CTS vehicles. The recall addresses a condition where a wax coating on the rear suspension toe link jam nuts may allow the nuts to loosen. If a nut loosens sufficiently, the toe link could separate, allowing the rear wheel to turn inboard or outboard. Owners may hear a metallic clanking noise from the rear of the vehicle, which may warn of a loosening nut.

This defect may cause sudden changes in vehicle handling and prevent the driver from controlling the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. The source text does not report any specific injuries or fatalities associated with this defect.

Dealers will clean all wax residue from the rear suspension toe link and install two new jam nuts. If necessary, the rear suspension toe link may be replaced. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin on or before March 24, 2011. 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 — Suspension
Hazard
Affected units
44,147

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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