NHTSA recall 03V-115 (03V115000)

steering recall reported March 24, 2003 - about 47,835 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 03V115000
Also written as: 03V-115
Manufacturer number: 03017
Reported: March 24, 2003
Vehicles affected: ~47,835
Component: steering

What is being recalled

SOME PASSENGER VEHICLES HAVE A CONDITION IN WHICH THE INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFT BOLT MAY BE LOOSE.

Why it is dangerous

AN IMPROPERLY TIGHTENED BOLT COULD LOOSEN, RESULTING IN SEPARATION OF THE UPPER AND LOWER STEERING SHAFTS CAUSING A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL. IF THIS HAPPENS WHILE THE VEHICLE IS MOVING, A CRASH COULD RESULT WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

DEALERS WILL INSPECT FOR THE PRESENCE OF THE INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFT BOLT AND ENSURE THAT IT IS TIGHTENED TO THE PROPER SPECIFICATION. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MARCH 20, 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT CADILLAC AT 1-800-458-8006.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 03V-115 when calling a dealer.

Affected 1 model

Cadillac CTS - 2003

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