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NHTSA recall 14V-212 (14V212000)

power train recall reported April 25, 2014 - about 50,571 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number
14V212000
Also written as
14V-212
Manufacturer number
14132
Reported
April 25, 2014
Vehicles affected
~50,571
Component
power train

What is being recalled

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013 Cadillac SRX vehicles manufactured May 29, 2012, through June 26, 2013, and equipped with 3.6L engines. In the affected vehicles, in certain driving situations, there may be a three to four second lag in acceleration due to the transmission control module (TCM) programming.

Why it is dangerous

A three to four second lag in acceleration may increase the risk of crash.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

GM will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the transmission control module, free of charge. The recall began on June 3, 2014. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. General Motors' number for this recall is 14132.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 14V-212 when calling a dealer.

Affected 1 model

Cadillac SRX - 2013

Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.

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Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.