Component
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS LLC
What Happened
Your vehicle's power vacuum brake system might not be secure, which can cause the brake pedal to disconnect from the brake system.
Risk if Unfixed
If this happens, you could lose control of your vehicle's brakes and crash without warning, which can cause serious injury or death.
Free Fix
You should take your vehicle to a Cadillac dealership, where they will inspect and tighten the brake system's retaining nut for free, ensuring your brakes are secure and functioning properly.
Show original NHTSA language
Original — What Happened
GM IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 CADILLAC CTS VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 21, 2011, THROUGH OCTOBER 26, 2011. THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE A CONDITION IN WHICH THE POWER VACUUM BRAKE BOOST PUSHROD RETENTION NUT MAY NOT BE TORQUED TO THE PROPER SPECIFICATION. IF THE NUT IS NOT TORQUED TO THE PROPER SPECIFICATION, THE NUT COULD LOOSEN AND ALLOW THE PUSHROD TO SEPARATE FROM THE BRAKE PEDAL.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
THIS COULD RESULT IN A LOSS OF ABILITY TO BRAKE AND a vehicle CRASH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
Original — Remedy
CADILLAC DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE POWER VACUUM BRAKE BOOST PUSHROD RETENTION NUT, AND IF NECESSARY, TORQUE THE NUT TO THE PROPER SPECIFICATION. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 1, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CADILLAC AT 1-800-458-8006.
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