Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: control unit/moduleRecall 04V-151 · 2004 Cadillac SRX

GENERAL MOTORS CORP. recall 04V-151 covers 11,375 2004 Cadillac SRX for a antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: control unit/module problem, reported to NHTSA on March 29, 2004.

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Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet
Vehicles affected11,3751 model
ReportedMar 29, 2004Owners notified May 10, 2004
Complaints since11Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 04V151000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH ALL WHEEL DRIVE, THE ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) MAY IMPROPERLY TEMPORARILY ISOLATE THE DRIVER FROM THE FOUNDATION BRAKE SYSTEM FOR A MAXIMUM OF 1.25 SECONDS.

The risk

THIS CAN CAUSE IN AN INCREASE IN BRAKING DISTANCE, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.

What to do

The fix

DEALERS WILL REPROGRAM THE ABS TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM CONTROLLER. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON MAY 10, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT CADILLAC AT 1-866-982-2339.

GM RECALL NO. 04018.CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

1 model

Vehicles in this recall

Built from March 1, 2003 to January 31, 2004. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.