Recalls for 2014 Cadillac Srx

DEFECT #1 - SUSPENSION:REAR

Posted on: 2014-09-19
Description
General motors llc (gm) is recalling certain model year 2010-2015 cadillac srx vehicles manufactured april 14, 2009, to september 1, 2014, and 2011-2012 saab 9-4x vehicles manufactured february 1, 2011, to september 13, 2011.  On the affected vehicles, the jam nut in the rear suspension toe adjuster link may not be torqued to the proper specification.  A loose toe adjuster link can cause the vehicle to sway or wander at highway speeds.  A loose toe adjuster link may lead to thread damage and eventual failure.  Failure of the toe adjuster link will cause an abrupt change in the vehicle's alignment.  

Consequence
Failure of the toe adjuster link could cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action
Gm will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the torque of the left and right rear toe link adjuster lock nuts, and replace the parts if there is evidence of damage or a loose link, free of charge.  The the recall began november 11, 2014.  Owners may contact cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006 or saab customer service at 1-800-955-9007.  Gm's number for this recall is 14457.

Notes
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.

DEFECT #2 - SUSPENSION:REAR

Posted on: 2021-06-25
Description
General motors, llc (gm) is recalling certain 2010-2016 cadillac srx and 2011-2012 saab 9-4x vehicles.  The rear suspension toe link adjuster may not have been tightened properly, which could result in a loose toe link.

Consequence
A loose toe link can separate and cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action
Dealers will replace the adjustable toe link with a non-adjustable one, free of charge.  Owners are advised to not drive their vehicle if they experience certain malfunction indicator lamp (mil) warnings or other issues, such as unusual steering behavior, while driving.  Please see the part 573 report for the full list of warnings.  Interim owner notification letters were mailed august 6, 2021.  Cadillac and saab customers may direct questions to cadillac customer service at 1-800-333-4223.  Gm's number for this recall is n212340980.

Notes
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.nhtsa.gov.