NHTSA recall 14V-542 (14V542000)
fuel system, gasoline recall reported September 9, 2014 - about 10,005 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 14V542000
- Also written as
- 14V-542
- Manufacturer number
- 14405
- Reported
- September 9, 2014
- Vehicles affected
- ~10,005
- Component
- fuel system, gasoline
What is being recalled
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2004-2007 Cadillac CTS-V vehicles manufactured October 6, 2003, to March 15, 2007, and 2006-2007 Cadillac STS-V vehicles manufactured June 23, 2005, to March 15, 2007. In the affected vehicles, the electrical terminals of the fuel pump module may overheat resulting in the melting of the flange material.
Why it is dangerous
If the flange melts, a hole may be created allowing the fuel pump to leak fuel, causing the vehicle to stall, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash. Additionally, leaking fuel in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel module and fuel tank jumper harness, free of charge. GM sent out interim notices in late October. The recall began on March 12, 2015. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is 14405.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 14V-542 when calling a dealer.
Affected 2 models
Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.
Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.