NHTSA recall 03V115000
Steering
Cadillac CTS
Reported Mar 24, 200347,835 vehicles affectedGENERAL MOTORS CORP.Maker’s number 03017Built Oct 1, 2002 – Feb 28, 2003
The defect
Some passenger vehicles have a condition in which the intermediate steering shaft bolt may be loose.
The risk
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 remedy
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.