SRX AWD V6-3.0L (2010)
Technical Service Bulletin # 10323
Date: 101105
Recall - Power Steering Fluid Leak
SAFETY
Bulletin No.: 10323
Date: November 05, 2010
Subject: 10323 - Power Steering Fluid Leak - Replace Power Steering Line
Models:
2010 Cadillac SRX
Condition
General Motors has decided that a defect, which relates to motor vehicle safety, exists in certain 2010 model year Cadillac SRX vehicles. Some of these
vehicles have a condition in which processing of the crimp during manufacture of the power steering pressure line may have damaged the line. If the line
was damaged, a power steering fluid leak may develop. If there is a sufficient amount of fluid loss, the driver will hear noise from the power steering
pump and increased effort may be required for steering. If power steering fluid sprays onto hot engine parts, an engine compartment fire could occur.
Correction
Dealers are to inspect (using a special gauge tool) and, if necessary, replace the power steering line on vehicles equipped with a 3.0L engine (LF1). Due
to the inability to access the power steering line with the special gauge tool on the 2.8L engine (LAU), without removing the line first, dealers are to
replace the power steering line on these vehicles.
In the event of a vehicle crash, describe seat belt event that could occur and injury to the seat occupant could occur.
Vehicles Involved
Involved are certain 2010 model year Cadillac SRX vehicles equipped with a 2.8L gas engine (LAU) or 3.0L gas engine (LF1), and built within these
VIN breakpoints:
Important
Dealers are to confirm vehicle eligibility prior to beginning repairs by using the Required Field Actions section in the Global Warranty system.
Not all vehicles within the above breakpoints may be involved.
For dealers with involved vehicles, a listing with involved vehicles containing the complete vehicle identification number, customer name, and address
information has been prepared and will be provided to US and Canadian dealers through the GM GlobalConnect Recall Reports, or sent directly to
export dealers. Dealers will not have a report available if they have no involved vehicles currently assigned.
The listing may contain customer names and addresses obtained from Motor Vehicle Registration Records. The use of such motor vehicle registration
data for any purpose other than follow-up necessary to complete this recall is a violation of law in several states/provinces/countries. Accordingly, you
are urged to limit the use of this report to the follow-up necessary to complete this recall.
Parts Information
Parts required to complete this recall are to be obtained from General Motors Customer Care and Aftersales (GMCC&A). Please refer to your "involved
vehicles listing" before ordering parts. Normal orders should be placed on a DRO = Daily Replenishment Order. In an emergency situation, parts should
be ordered on a CSO = Customer Special Order.
* It is estimated that very few vehicles will require the hose, P/N 20893352. Do not order parts unless the inspection procedure determines
