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2007 Cadillac Sts

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

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 Sts

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

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 Sts

Component

Vehicle Speed Control

Consequence of Defect

on certain passenger vehicles equipped with all wheel drive and a 3.6l v6 engine, the torque monitoring functions of the electronic throttle control (etc) are not enabled. these functions can limit engine speed and torque if unusual engine control module (ecm) hardware or software failures occur.

Corrective Action

without these functions enabled, a persistent ecm failure could result in a throttle opening greater than commanded by the driver and a crash could occur.

Recall Notes

dealers will reprogram the ecm on these vehicles free of charge. the recall began on january 24, 2006. owners may contact cadillac at 1-866-982-2339.

2006 Cadillac Sts

Component

Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery

Consequence of Defect

certain vehicles equipped with v6 engines may have a condition where fuel is no longer supplied to the engine. this condition occurs without the illumination of the fuel level low indicator light or the warning chime.

Corrective Action

if the engine stops running, the operator will not be able to restart the vehicle which could increase the risk of a crash.

Recall Notes

dealers will reprogram the electronic control module (ecm) with new software free of charge. owners were notified in december 2005 and asked to maintain at least 1/4 of a tank fuel level to avoid this condition until the parts are available. the parts are now available, owner renotification began on march 23, 2006. owners may contact cadillac at 1-866-982-2339.

2005 Cadillac Sts

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

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.

2005 Cadillac Sts

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.

2005 Cadillac Sts

Component

Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery

Consequence of Defect

certain vehicles equipped with v6 engines may have a condition where fuel is no longer supplied to the engine. this condition occurs without the illumination of the fuel level low indicator light or the warning chime.

Corrective Action

if the engine stops running, the operator will not be able to restart the vehicle which could increase the risk of a crash.

Recall Notes

dealers will reprogram the electronic control module (ecm) with new software free of charge. owners were notified in december 2005 and asked to maintain at least 1/4 of a tank fuel level to avoid this condition until the parts are available. the parts are now available, owner renotification began on march 23, 2006. owners may contact cadillac at 1-866-982-2339.

2000 Cadillac Sts

Component

Steering:Linkages:Tie Rod Assembly

Consequence of Defect

vehicle description: passenger vehicles. the inner tie rod nuts are loose and can result in separation of a tie rod.

Corrective Action

separation of a tie rod can cause unexpected steering input increasing the risk of a crash.

Recall Notes

dealers will check and adjust the vehicle toe-in and tighten the inner tie rod nuts to the specified torque.