NHTSA Recall # | 96317 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 13V202000 |
MFG Compaign # | 13116 |
Manufacturer | General Motors LLC |
Supplier | CADILLAC |
Brand | CADILLAC |
Model | SRX |
Model Year | 2013 |
Component | WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS |
Date of notification | 03/06/13 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 31/01/12 |
End date of manufacturing | 18/03/13 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 16/05/13 |
Report created | 16/05/13 |
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FMV safety standard number | |
Estimated number of affected units | 18871 |
Defect summary | General motors (gm) is recalling certain model year 2013 cadillac srx vehicles, manufactured january 31, 2012, through march 18, 2013, and equipped with 18 inch wheels. On the affected vehicles, the wheel lug nuts may loosen. |
Consequence summary | If the lug nuts loosen, they may fall off or cause the wheel studs to fracture. Either condition would allow the wheel to separate from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. |
Corrective action | Gm will notify owners, and dealers will remove and reinstall the wheel nuts by performing a tire rotation, free of charge. The recall began on june 3, 2013. Owners may contact gm at 1-800-521-7300. Gm's recall campaign number is 13116. |
Recall notes | Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153). |