This Week in Auto Recalls: Cadillac, Chevrolet, Toyota

Posted in Recalls | Posted on 12-22-2011 | Written by American Guardian Warranty

Every Thursday, we run a feature on a few of the latest in automotive recalls to help keep you safer on the roads. As always, visit recalls.gov for complete listings of recalls, automotive and otherwise.

2010-11 Cadillac SRX

    Potential autos affected: 8,789
    The summary: These vehicles may have a transmission shift cable that was improperly installed and may come out of the transmission bracket.
    The consequence: Driver may be unable to shift transmission out of gear, resulting in no motion. OR, shifter may inaccurately indicate vehicle is in park when it is not, allowing vehicle to roll away and cause a possible crash.
    More information: Click here.

2011-12 Chevrolet Captiva

    Potential autos affected: 3,150
    The summary: Driving in manual and in first gear causes engine and power steering pump to operate at higher than normal speed, generating heat.
    The consequence: After prolonged exposure to elevated fluid temperatures, reservoir may leak, which could result in a fire in the presence of an ignition source.
    More information: Click here.

2011 Toyota Tundra

    Potential autos affected: 502
    The summary: Certain 2011 Tundras have an inaccurate load carrying capacity label.
    The consequence: Inaccurate label could lead to vehicle overloading, which could result in tire failure, increasing risk of crash.
    More information: Click here.

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