Recall 11V-595: 2010–2011 Cadillac SRX
GENERAL MOTORS LLC recall for power train, reported to NHTSA on Dec 20, 2011, covering about 8,789 vehicles.
The problem
General motors (Gm) is recalling certain model year 2010-2011 cadillac srx vehicles manufactured from october 26, 2008, through june 23, 2011, for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 114, âtheft protection.â these vehicles may have a transmission shift cable that was improperly installed and may come out of the transmission bracket.
The risk
The driver may be unable to shift the transmission out of gear, resulting in no motion or the shifter may inaccurately indicate that the transmission is in park when it is not, allowing the vehicle to roll away and cause a possible crash.
The fix
Gm will notify owners, and dealers will ensure that the transmission shift cable is properly routed and seated in the transmission cable bracket. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during january 2012. Owners may contact cadillac at 1-866-982-2339.
Notes
Gmâs safety recall campaign number is 11348. Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (Tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .
Recall details
| Manufacturer | GENERAL MOTORS LLC |
|---|---|
| Component | Power Train › Automatic Transmission |
| Recall started by | the manufacturer |
| NHTSA campaign number | 11V595000 |
Vehicles in this recall
Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 11V-595?
General motors (Gm) is recalling certain model year 2010-2011 cadillac srx vehicles manufactured from october 26, 2008, through june 23, 2011, for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 114, âtheft protection.â these vehicles may have a transmission shift cable that was improperly installed and may come out of the transmission bracket.
How is recall 11V-595 fixed?
Gm will notify owners, and dealers will ensure that the transmission shift cable is properly routed and seated in the transmission cable bracket. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during january 2012. Owners may contact cadillac at 1-866-982-2339.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.