NHTSA recall 07V589000
Power train › Axle assembly › Axle shaft › Seal
Cadillac CTS and 4 more
Reported Dec 20, 2007275,936 vehicles affectedGENERAL MOTORS CORP.Maker’s number 07204Built Mar 1, 2005 – Jun 30, 2005
The defect
On certain passenger vehicles, the rear axle pinion seal does not meet all of the specifications and may experience a fluid leak.
The risk
A rear differential failure may cause loss of motive power and possibly loss of control increasing the risk of a crash.
The remedy
Dealers will replace the pinion seal free of charge. the recall began on february 1, 2008. owners may contact cadillac at 1-800-458-8006 or http://www.cadillac.com; pontiac at 1-800-620-7668 or http://www.pontiac.com; and saturn at 1-800-972-8876 or http://www.saturn.com.