The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·14V542000·Announced 2014-09-09

GM Recalls 2004-2007 Cadillac CTS-V and STS-V for Fuel Pump Fire Risk

General Motors is recalling specific 2004-2007 Cadillac CTS-V and STS-V vehicles because fuel pump terminals may overheat, melt, and leak fuel, increasing the risk of stalling 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 fuel system defect that explicitly increases the risk of a vehicle fire and crash, which aligns with the rubric criteria for significant injury or property-damage reports and structural vehicle defects.

Plain-English summary

General Motors LLC is recalling certain model year 2004-2007 Cadillac CTS-V vehicles manufactured between October 6, 2003, and March 15, 2007, as well as 2006-2007 Cadillac STS-V vehicles manufactured between June 23, 2005, and March 15, 2007. The recall addresses a defect in the fuel pump module where electrical terminals may overheat, causing the flange material to melt.

If the flange melts, a hole may form that allows the fuel pump to leak fuel. This leak can cause the vehicle to stall, increasing the risk of a crash. Additionally, leaking fuel in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.

GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel module and fuel tank jumper harness free of charge. The recall began on March 12, 2015, and interim notices were sent in late October. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
CADILLAC CTS, STS
Brand
CADILLAC
Manufacturer
General Motors LLC
Category
Vehicle — Fuel System
Hazard
Affected units
10,005

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)

  • CTS
  • STS

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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