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Steering Published 7 Mar 2003 Ref JP-1210060

Cadillac: Steering Gear Box

Translated from Japanese · machine translation

Safety-critical recall — steering. If your vehicle is affected, contact your dealer before driving.
Country
Japan
Published
7 Mar 2003
Units affected
6352
Reference
JP-1210060

Affected vehicles

キャデラック Seville Luxury Sedan 1997–2002

Hazard

In the steering system, some steering gear boxes have improper welds at the mounting point. When performing lock-to-lock steering maneuvers during parking or similar operations, excessive loads are applied to this area, which may cause the weld to fracture. This can result in abnormal noise and increased steering wheel play, and in the worst case, may lead to loss of reliable steering control.
Show original (日本語)
かじ取り装置において、ステアリングギアボックスの取付部の溶接が不適切なものがある ため、駐車時に据え切り操作を行った場合等に当該部分に過大な負荷がかかり、溶接部分 が破損し、異音やハンドルの遊びが大きくなり、最悪の場合、確実な操舵ができなくなる おそれがある。

Remedy

Replace the gear box with a serviceable unit on all vehicles.
Show original (日本語)
全車両、ギアボックスを良品と交換する。

Official source

View the official recall notice