Cadillac XTS: Service brakes — and fittings

Affects Cadillac XTS · 2013–2014 — about 64K vehicles.

The hazard

The corrosion of the brake booster pump relay connector may cause a resistive short and melt the connector, increasing the risk of a fire.

What to do

GM will notify owners, and dealers will apply sealant to the connector cavity plugs, re-route the vacuum pump vent hose and replace the front body wiring harnesses as needed, free of charge. The recall began on April 7, 2014. Owners may contact Cadillac at 1-866-982-2339. GM's number for this recall is 14062.

Critical — crash/injury risk now High — injury risk; see remedy Moderate — fix at next service Low — minor / informational