Cadillac XTS: Parking brake

Affects Cadillac XTS · 2013–2015 — about 205K vehicles.

The hazard

Brake pads that remain partially engaged with the rotors may cause excessive brake heat that may result in a fire.

What to do

GM will notify owners, and dealers will update the electronic parking brake software, free of charge. The recall began on October 28, 2014. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is 14471.

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