Automotive recall

Transport Canada Recall - 2010385 - GENERAL MOTORS

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Summary

Product
Car recalled by GENERAL MOTORS
Issue
Vehicle - Electrical
What to do

Please see corrective actions section below

Affected products

2010 | BUICK | LUCERNE, 2010 | CADILLAC | DTS, 2011 | BUICK | LUCERNE, 2011 | CADILLAC | DTS

Issue

On certain vehicles equipped with a V8 engine, the starter or alternator cable may contact the power steering return line. If either the starter or alternator cable contacts the power steering return line, the cable could wear through the line, cause a power steering fluid leak and a loss of power steering assist. The contact may also wear the cable protective wrap, conduit, and wire insulation, so there is metal to metal contact. This could result in battery drain and if arcing occurs due to engine vibration and roll, it may burn a hole in the return line and allow power steering fluid to leak and potentially ignite, resulting in a possible engine compartment fire. Correction: Dealers will secure and, if necessary, reroute the lines to prevent contact.

Additional information

Background

Visit Transport Canada’s Motor Vehicle Safety Recalls Database for the original recall.

Details
Original published date:
Alert / recall type
Automotive recall
Category
Vehicles - Car
Companies
Published by
Transport Canada
Audience
General public
Identification number
RA-71598
Transport Canada ID
2010385

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