General Motors is recalling approximately 63,900 Cadillac XTS full-size sedans over a possible issue with the brake booster pump that can result in overheating, melting of components, and a possible engine compartment fire. The recall is part of GM’s just-completed comprehensive safety review resulting in three new recalls affecting 3.54 million vehicles.
The problem: a brake booster pump can create positive pressure within the wiring harness attached to the pump relay. This pressure can lead to the dislodging of a plug in the brake booster pump relay, allowing corrosive elements to enter the connector and form a low-resistance short that could lead to overheating, melting of plastic components, and a possible engine compartment fire.
In a news release, GM wrote that it is aware of two engine compartment fires in unsold vehicles at dealerships and two cases of melted components.
Affected vehicles: Cadillac XTS from the 2013 and 2014 model years.
Number of vehicles potentially affected: approximately 63,900.
The fix: GM didn’t specify the solution, but whatever it ends up being, it will likely involve replacing the brake booster pump.
Comments
Well
This is what GM should do
Regards from Spain
I think the real news story here is that they managed to sell 63,900 XTSes.
They really need to hurry up with the LTS.
Considering the XTS’s are made in China it’s not suprising!
Consider getting your facts straight:
The Cadillac XTS for North America is made in Oshawa, Canada
The Cadillac XTS for China is made in China
Where a vehicle is made has nothing to do with its quality, initial, long-term, or otherwise. Dumb comment.
The comment was based upon typical “made in China” products which generally do not have the reliability found in “made in USA” products. But I erred in thinking ALL XTS’s were made there based upon errant information. Thanks for the correction.
Ah, that makes sense. No harm no foul.
However, I will say that I have seen some very high-quality manufacturing (watches and technology) done in China. In my opinion, it’s not so much about where it is made but about how it is made and to what standard.