Cadillac Xt5 recalled over injury risk

Recall date

November 4, 2016

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

General Motors, LLC recalls 2017 Cadillac Xt5, Acadia

Recall number

16V802000

Brand / firm

Cadillac, GMC

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 1,844 units

Why it was recalled

If there is a brake fluid leak, braking performance may be reduced, increasing the risk of a crash.

What was recalled

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2017 Cadillac XT5 vehicles manufactured April 16, 2016, to May 9, 2016, and 2017 GMC Acadia vehicles manufactured April 19, 2016, to April 22, 2016. The front brake calipers may have a torn or misaligned caliper piston seal which may allow brake fluid to leak.

What to do

GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the front brake calipers, replacing the brake caliper assemblies, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on December 12, 2016. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-800-458-8006 (Cadillac), or 1-800-462-8782 (GMC). GM's number for this recall is 16096.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.