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dealers will replace the pinion seal free of charge. the recall is expected to begin during february 2008. owners may contact cadillac at 1-800-982-2339, pontiac at 1-800-620-7668 and saturn at 1-800-972-8876.

2006 Cadillac Srx

Component

Power Train:Axle Assembly:Axle Shaft:Seal

Consequence of Defect

on certain passenger vehicles, the rear axle pinion seal does not meet all of the specifications and may experience a fluid leak.

Corrective Action

a rear differential failure may cause loss of motive power and possibly loss of control increasing the risk of a crash.

Recall Notes

2006 Cadillac Srx

Component

Wheels:Rim

Consequence of Defect

certain sport utility vehicles and trucks fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 110, øtire selection and rims." these vehicles have an incomplete tire rim designation on the certification/tire label located on the driver's door edge. in addition, the label may also be missing the tire load rating on the label. although this information is not required by the standard, if a tire of a lesser load rating is installed, the tire may not be able to sustain the loads encountered during use.

Corrective Action

if a customer replaces a wheel and only relies on the rim size designation that is indicated on the label, a wheel that is of a different rim contour designation may be installed. it may be difficult or impossible to mount the tire on a wheel with the wrong contour. if the tire is mounted on the wheel with the wrong contour, the wheel and tire may not perform as intended, which could increase the risk of a crash.

Recall Notes

a label that will correct the label originally installed will be mailed to consumers along with installation instructions. the customer will have the option for dealers to install the label. the recall begaon on november 7, 2006. owners should contact cadillac at 1-866-982-2239, chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438, and gmc trucks at 1-866-996-9463.

2005 Cadillac Srx

Component

Power Train:Axle Assembly:Axle Shaft:Seal

Consequence of Defect

on certain passenger vehicles, the rear axle pinion seal does not meet all of the specifications and may experience a fluid leak.

Corrective Action

a rear differential failure may cause loss of motive power and possibly loss of control increasing the risk of a crash.

Recall Notes

2005 Cadillac Srx

Component

Suspension:Rear

Consequence of Defect

certain vehicles have a left or right rear suspension toe link that could separate because of an incorrect weld.

Corrective Action

if this were to occur, the affected rear wheel would be able to turn in or out, affecting vehicle control, which could result in a crash.

Recall Notes

dealers will inspect the right and left toe link and replace as required. if a toe link is replaced, the dealer will perform a wheel alignment. the recall began on may 3, 2006. owners may contact cadillac at 1-866-982-2339.

2004 Cadillac Srx

Component

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock:Control Unit/Module

Consequence of Defect

on certain passenger vehicles equipped with all wheel drive, the antilock brake system (abs) may improperly temporarily isolate the driver from the foundation brake system for a maximum of 1.25 seconds.

Corrective Action

this can cause in an increase in braking distance, which could result in a crash.

Recall Notes

dealers will reprogram the abs traction control system controller. owner notification began on may 10, 2004. owners should contact cadillac at 1-866-982-2339.

2004 Cadillac Srx

Component

Vehicle Speed Control:Accelerator Pedal

Consequence of Defect

certain passenger vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 124, 'accelerator control systems.' if one of the two accelerator pedal return springs fails and the temperature is -22 degrees f to -40 degrees f, the engine may not return to idle within three seconds, as required.

Corrective Action

if this were to occur, greater brake pedal force and a longer distance may be required to stop the vehicle.

Recall Notes

dealers will replace the accelerator pedal assembly. this recall began on march 8, 2005. owners may contact cadillac at 1-866-982-2339 or pontiac at 1-800-620-7668.

2004 Cadillac Srx

Component

Steering:Linkages

Consequence of Defect

on certain passenger vehicles involved in this campaign, the lower control arm ball stud nut/washer assemblies with washers were made of the wrong material. the washers may fracture and become loose or fall away from the vehicle, reducing clamp load. separation of the control arm ball stud and steering knuckle, due to disengagement of the tapered attachment and retaining nut, is possible.

Corrective Action

if the control arm separates from the knuckle, the affected corner of the vehicle will drop and the control arm would be forced downward, contacting the wheel. the affected wheel could tilt outward and create a dragging action that would tend to slow the vehicle and create a tendency for the vehicle to turn in the direction of the affected wheel. in extreme situations, the affected wheel assembly could separate from the vehicle. separation of the wheel assembly would also sever that wheel;s hydraulic brake hose and result in diminished braking performance of the vehicle, which could result in a crash.

Recall Notes

dealers will inspect the ball stud joints and measure the torque of the nut for all front lower control arms in all models affected as well as the rear lower control arms on the xlr and corvette. if the torque is not at specification, the dealers will replace the ball stud, the knuckle, and the nut. if the torque is at specification, the dealers will replace the nut/washer assembly only. the recall will begin on august 25, 2004. owners should contact cadillac at 1-866-982-2339 or chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438.

2004 Cadillac Srx

Component

Air Bags

Consequence of Defect

on certain passenger vehicles, an interaction between the sensing and diagnostic module and vehicle's electrical system may cause the driver's frontal air bag and/or roof-mounted side impact air bag to deploy when the ignition key is turned to the "on" position.

Corrective Action

a person positioned for driving may receive minor injuries, such as abrasions, from contact with a deploying air bag.

Recall Notes

dealers will replace the sensing and diagnostic module free of charge. the recall began on may 20, 2005. owners may contact cadillac at 1-866-982-2339.

2004 Cadillac Srx

Component

Seats

Consequence of Defect

certain passenger and sport utility vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 207, øseating systems.ø one or both front anchor tabs for the front bucket seats are not engaged in the floor pan reinforcement slots. a seat with only one tab engaged or neither engaged would not meet the static rearward loading test requirements of the standard.

Corrective Action

in some crash conditions, the seat could pivot rearward and its occupant or a rear seat occupant could be injured more severely.

Recall Notes

dealers will ensure that both front anchor tabs are fully seated in the floor pan reinforcement slots. owner notification began september 19, 2003. owners should contact gm at 1-800-458-8006.