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General Motors Recalls Cadillac CTS Sedans

Automaker cites suspension problems, loose nuts


General Motors is recalling more than 11,000 model year 2009-2010 Cadillac CTS sedans. 

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. 

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. 

GM has not yet provided an owner notification schedule. Owners may contact Cadillac at 1-866-982-2339 and at the owner center

OWNERS may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or online.

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