NHTSA Recall 07V589000: Seal (power train)
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 275,936 vehicles. It affects 5 models including the Cadillac CTS.
| NHTSA campaign | 07V589000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 07204 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN › AXLE ASSEMBLY › AXLE SHAFT › SEAL |
| Report received | December 20, 2007 |
| Owner notification | February 8, 2008 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
Defect
On certain passenger vehicles, the rear axle pinion seal does not meet all of the specifications and may experience a fluid leak.
Safety risk
A rear differential failure may cause loss of motive power and possibly loss of control increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the pinion seal free of charge. The recall began on february 1, 2008. Owners may contact cadillac at 1-800-458-8006 or http://www.cadillac.com; pontiac at 1-800-620-7668 or http://www.pontiac.com; and saturn at 1-800-972-8876 or http://www.saturn.com.
Notes
GM recall no. 07204.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 07V589000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Cadillac CTS | 2005, 2006, 2007 |
| Cadillac SRX | 2005, 2006, 2007 |
| Cadillac STS | 2005, 2006, 2007 |
| Pontiac Solstice | 2006, 2007 |
| Saturn Sky | 2007 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.