The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·20V038000·Announced 2020-01-23

GM Recalls 2014-2015 Cadillac CTS-V Sport for Rear Axle Defect

General Motors is recalling 2014-2015 Cadillac CTS-V Sport vehicles because rear-axle differential roll pins may fracture, potentially causing the driver to lose control.

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 (rear-axle differential) that can lead to loss of vehicle control and a crash, which aligns with the rubric criteria for a Severe (4) rating.

Plain-English summary

General Motors LLC is recalling certain 2014-2015 Cadillac CTS-V Sport vehicles equipped with 3.6L Twin Turbo V6 engines. The recall addresses a defect where the roll pins in the rear-axle differential may fracture.

If the roll pins fracture while the vehicle is in motion, the rear wheels may lock up. This can cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

GM will notify owners, and dealers will repair or replace the rear axle differential free of charge. The recall began May 1, 2020. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-333-4223 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
CADILLAC CTS-V
Brand
CADILLAC
Manufacturer
General Motors LLC
Category
Vehicle — Drivetrain
Hazard
Affected units
2,866

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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