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Our severity:SevereNHTSA·15V225000·Announced 2015-04-15

GM Recalls 2004-2007 Cadillac CTS-V for Brake Hose Corrosion

General Motors is recalling 2004-2007 Cadillac CTS-V vehicles in specific states because front brake hose fittings may corrode, potentially causing brake leaks and increased stopping distance.

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 in the braking system that could lead to a crash, meeting the rubric criteria for a Severe (4) rating.

Plain-English summary

General Motors LLC is recalling certain model year 2004-2007 Cadillac CTS-V vehicles manufactured between September 6, 2003, and June 11, 2007. This recall applies to vehicles currently registered 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, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and the District of Columbia.

The defect involves the front brake hose fitting at the caliper, which may corrode due to exposure to snow, water, road salt, or other contaminants. This corrosion can cause the brake system to leak, which may lengthen the distance needed to stop the vehicle and increase the risk of a crash.

GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace both front brake hose assemblies free of charge. The recall began on May 8, 2015. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236. GM's number for this recall is 15149, and it is an expansion of recall 10V-105.

The recalled product

Product
CADILLAC CTS-V
Brand
CADILLAC
Manufacturer
General Motors LLC
Category
Vehicle — Braking System
Hazard
Affected units
4,907

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-V

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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