2010 Cadillac CTS Sedan AWD V6-3.0L Technical Service Bulletin # NHTSA11V089000 Date: 110211

2010 Cadillac CTS Sedan AWD V6-3.0L Technical Service Bulletin # NHTSA11V089000 Date: 110211

Recall 11V089000: Rear Toe Link Nuts May Loosen

VEHICLE MAKE/MODEL: MODEL YEAR(S):

Cadillac/CTS 2009-2010

MANUFACTURER: General Motors Corp.

MFR'S REPORT DATE: February 11, 2011

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBEr: 11V089000

NHTSA ACTION NUMBER: N/A

COMPONENT: Suspension: Rear

POTENTIAL NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED: 44,147

SUMMARY:

General Motors is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 Cadillac CTS vehicles. Some of these vehicles have a condition in which a wax coating

on the rear suspension toe link jam nuts may allow the nut(s) to loosen. If a nut sufficiently loosens, the toe link could separate and the rear wheel

would be able to turn inboard or outboard. Owners may hear a metallic clanking noise coming from the rear of the vehicle that may warn of a

loosening nut.

CONSEQUENCE:

The driver may experience sudden changes with vehicle handling and may not be able to control the vehicle increasing the risk of a crash.

REMEDY:

Dealers will clean all wax residue from the rear suspension toe link and install two new jam nuts. If necessary the rear suspension toe link may be

replaced. This service will be performed free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided an owner notification schedule. Owners may contact

Cadillac at 1-866-982-2339 and at The Owner Center at www.gmownercenter.com.

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NOTES:

GM's safety recall No. 11029. Owners may also contact The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety Hotline at