Component
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
Manufacturer
General Motors LLC
What Happened
Your vehicle's front brake calipers might have a problem with the seal that keeps brake fluid from leaking out.
Risk if Unfixed
If brake fluid leaks, your brakes might not work as well, which could lead to a crash.
Free Fix
You'll get a notification, and the dealership will inspect and replace the brake caliper assemblies for free if needed.
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Original — What Happened
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2017 Cadillac XT5 vehicles manufactured April 16, 2016, to May 9, 2016, and 2017 GMC Acadia vehicles manufactured April 19, 2016, to April 22, 2016. The front brake calipers may have a torn or misaligned caliper piston seal which may allow brake fluid to leak.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
If there is a brake fluid leak, braking performance may be reduced, increasing the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the front brake calipers, replacing the brake caliper assemblies, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on December 12, 2016. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-800-458-8006 (Cadillac), or 1-800-462-8782 (GMC). GM's number for this recall is 16096.
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