Recall 10V553000: P/S Hose/Starter Cable Interference

VEHICLE MAKE / MODEL: MODEL YEAR(S):

Buick/Lucerne 2010-2011

Cadillac/DTS 2010-2011

MANUFACTURER: General Motors Corp.

MFR'S REPORT DATe: November 04, 2010

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 10V553000

NHTSA ACTION NUMBER: N/A

COMPONENT: Electrical System: Battery: Cables

POTENTIAL NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED: 13780

SUMMARY:
General Motors is recalling certain model year 2010-2011 DTS and Buick Lucerne vehicles equipped with V8 engines. The starter or alternator cable is in contact with the power steering return line. If either the starter or alternator cable is contacting the power steering return line, the cable could wear through the line, causing a power steering fluid leak.

CONSEQUENCE:
A power steering leak could result in a loss of power steering, increasing the risk of a crash, and/or the fluid could leak onto hot engine parts and cause an engine compartment fire.

REMEDY:
Dealers will secure and if necessary reroute the lines to prevent contact. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin on or before November 19, 2010. Owners may contact Cadillac at 1-866-982-2339, Buick at 1-866-608-8080 and the GM owner center at www.gmownercenter.com.

NOTES:
GM safety recall No. 10351. 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 http://www.safercar.gov.