Vacuum: hoses, lines/piping, and fittingsRecall 14V-116 · 2013–2014 Cadillac XTS
General Motors LLC recall 14V-116 covers 63,903 2013–2014 Cadillac XTS for a vacuum: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings problem, reported to NHTSA on March 17, 2014. The manufacturer's latest report (2015 Q3) shows 99% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 14V116000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Cadillac XTS vehicles manufactured February 14, 2012, through March 7, 2014. In the affected vehicles, a cavity plug on the brake booster pump connector may dislodge allowing corrosion of the brake booster pump relay connector.
The risk
The corrosion of the brake booster pump relay connector may cause a resistive short and melt the connector, increasing the risk of a fire.
The fix
GM will notify owners, and dealers will apply sealant to the connector cavity plugs, re-route the vacuum pump vent hose and replace the front body wiring harnesses as needed, free of charge. The recall began on April 7, 2014. Owners may contact Cadillac at 1-866-982-2339. GM's number for this recall is 14062.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
99%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 50 vehicles were listed as unreachable.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from February 14, 2012 to March 7, 2014. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.