NHTSA Recall # | 74714 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 07V589000 |
MFG Compaign # | 07204 |
Manufacturer | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
Supplier | CADILLAC |
Brand | CADILLAC |
Model | SRX |
Model Year | 2006 |
Component | POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT:SEAL |
Date of notification | 08/02/08 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 01/03/05 |
End date of manufacturing | 30/08/06 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | ODI |
Report received | 20/12/07 |
Report created | 20/12/07 |
Regulation part number | |
FMV safety standard number | |
Estimated number of affected units | 275936 |
Defect summary | On certain passenger vehicles, the rear axle pinion seal does not meet all of the specifications and may experience a fluid leak. |
Consequence summary | A rear differential failure may cause loss of motive power and possibly loss of control increasing the risk of a crash. |
Corrective action | Dealers will replace the pinion seal free of charge. The recall began on february 1, 2008. Owners may contact cadillac at 1-800-458-8006 or http://www. Cadillac. Com; pontiac at 1-800-620-7668 or http://www. Pontiac. Com; and saturn at 1-800-972-8876 or http://www. Saturn. Com. |
Recall notes | Gm recall no. 07204. Customers 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. |