CarRecallWatch- Component
- SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
- Problem
- General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2004-2007 Cadillac CTS-V vehicles manufactured between September 6, 2003, and June 11, 2007, currently registered, or originally sold, in Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, West Virginia, Wisconsin and the District of Columbia. In the affected vehicles, snow or water containing road salt or other contaminants may corrode the front brake hose fitting at the caliper.
- Risk
- Corrosion may cause the brake system to leak which could lengthen the distance needed to stop the vehicle and increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace both front brake hose assemblies, free of charge. The recall began on May 8, 2015. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is 15149. Note: This recall is an expansion of recall 10V-105.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
What this recall means for you
Road salt or other contaminants can corrode the front brake hose fitting where it attaches to the caliper. Over time this corrosion can cause the brake system to leak, which may lengthen the distance needed to stop the vehicle and raise the risk of a crash.
This recall covers certain 2004-2007 Cadillac CTS-V vehicles built between September 6, 2003, and June 11, 2007, that are registered or were originally sold in a set of Northeastern, Midwestern and Mid-Atlantic states plus the District of Columbia. It expands earlier recall 10V-105. Dealers will replace both front brake hose assemblies at no cost to the owner.
If you own an affected vehicle, contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006 and reference GM recall number 15149, or check your VIN for open recalls. Authorized dealers will perform the free repair.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Cadillac Cts-V | 2004200520062007 |
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