Recall 06V105000: 2006 Cadillac DTS and 1 other model

Report received

Apr 5, 2006

Manufacturer

General motors corp.

Potentially affected

12,862vehicles

Model years

2006

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

On certain vehicles equipped with a v8 engine,the power steering hose connectors may have been inadequately crimped which could result in a fluid leak.

Possible consequence

If this were to occur, power steering assist may be lost and increased steering effort would be required at low speeds. Also, if the power steering fluid were to contact hot engine parts, an engine compartment fire could occur.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the power steering gear inlet hose. The recall began on march 29, 2006. Owners may contact buick at 1-866-608-8080 or cadillac at 1-866-982-2339.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 2006 Buick Lucerne330 complaints
• 2006 Cadillac DTS255 complaints