NHTSA recall 04V-151 (04V151000)

service brakes, hydraulic recall reported March 29, 2004 - about 11,375 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 04V151000
Also written as: 04V-151
Manufacturer number: 04018
Reported: March 29, 2004
Vehicles affected: ~11,375
Component: service brakes, hydraulic

What is being recalled

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH ALL WHEEL DRIVE, THE ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) MAY IMPROPERLY TEMPORARILY ISOLATE THE DRIVER FROM THE FOUNDATION BRAKE SYSTEM FOR A MAXIMUM OF 1.25 SECONDS.

Why it is dangerous

THIS CAN CAUSE IN AN INCREASE IN BRAKING DISTANCE, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

DEALERS WILL REPROGRAM THE ABS TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM CONTROLLER. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON MAY 10, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT CADILLAC AT 1-866-982-2339.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 04V-151 when calling a dealer.

Affected 1 model

Cadillac SRX - 2004

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