Foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittingsRecall 15V-225 · 2004–2007 Cadillac CTS-V
General Motors LLC recall 15V-225 covers 4,907 2004–2007 Cadillac CTS-V for a foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings problem, reported to NHTSA on April 15, 2015. The manufacturer's latest report (2016 Q3) shows 45% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 15V225000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2004-2007 Cadillac CTS-V vehicles manufactured between September 6, 2003, and June 11, 2007, currently registered, or originally sold, in Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, West Virginia, Wisconsin and the District of Columbia. In the affected vehicles, snow or water containing road salt or other contaminants may corrode the front brake hose fitting at the caliper.
The risk
Corrosion may cause the brake system to leak which could lengthen the distance needed to stop the vehicle and increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace both front brake hose assemblies, free of charge. The recall began on May 8, 2015. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is 15149. Note: This recall is an expansion of recall 10V-105.
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
45%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 31 vehicles were listed as unreachable.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from October 6, 2003 to June 11, 2007. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.