Recall 07V589000: Rear Pinion Seal Replacement

MAKE/MODELS: MODEL/BUILD YEARS:

Cadillac/CTS 2005-2007

Cadillac/SRX 2005-2007

Cadillac/STS 2005-2007

Pontiac/Solstice 2006-2007

Saturn/Sky 2007

MANUFACTURER: General Motors Corp.

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 07V589000

MFR'S REPORT DATE: December 19, 2007

COMPONENT: Suspension: Rear: Axle: Spindle

POTENTIAL NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED: 275936

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

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

REMEDY:
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.

NOTES:
GM recall No. 07204. Customers 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 http://www.safercar.gov.