NHTSA Recall # | 102450 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 14V116000 |
MFG Compaign # | 14062 |
Manufacturer | General Motors LLC |
Supplier | CADILLAC |
Brand | CADILLAC |
Model | XTS |
Model Year | 2013 |
Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM |
Date of notification | 07/04/14 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 14/02/12 |
End date of manufacturing | 21/06/13 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 17/03/14 |
Report created | 17/03/14 |
Regulation part number | |
FMV safety standard number | |
Estimated number of affected units | 63903 |
Defect summary | General motors llc (gm) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 cadillac xts vehicles manufactured february 14, 2012, through march 7, 2014. In the affected vehicles, a cavity plug on the brake booster pump connector may dislodge allowing corrosion of the brake booster pump relay connector. |
Consequence summary | The corrosion of the brake booster pump relay connector may cause a resistive short and melt the connector, increasing the risk of a fire. |
Corrective action | Gm will notify owners, and dealers will apply sealant to the connector cavity plugs, re-route the vacuum pump vent hose and replace the front body wiring harnesses as needed, free of charge. The recall began on april 7, 2014. Owners may contact cadillac at 1-866-982-2339. Gm's number for this recall is 14062. |
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). |