NHTSA Recall # | 70124 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 10V553000 |
MFG Compaign # | 10351 |
Manufacturer | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
Supplier | BUICK |
Brand | BUICK |
Model | LUCERNE |
Model Year | 2010 |
Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES |
Date of notification | 19/11/10 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 16/02/10 |
End date of manufacturing | 08/06/10 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 05/11/10 |
Report created | 09/11/10 |
Regulation part number | |
FMV safety standard number | |
Estimated number of affected units | 13780 |
Defect summary | General motors is recalling certain model year 2010-2011 dts and buick lucerne vehicles equipped with v8 engines. The starter or alternator cable is in contact with the power steering return line. If either the starter or alternator cable is contacting the power steering return line, the cable could wear through the line, causing a power steering fluid leak. |
Consequence summary | A power steering leak could result in a loss of power steering, increasing the risk of a crash, and/or the leak onto hot engine parts could cause an engine compartment fire. |
Corrective action | 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 and at the owner center at www. Gmownercenter. Com. |
Recall notes | Gm safety recall no. 10351. Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www. Safercar. Gov . |