Vehicle recall 03V115000 · March 24, 2003

2003 Cadillac CTS

Some passenger vehicles have a condition in which the intermediate steering shaft bolt may be loose.

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary: Some passenger vehicles have a condition in which the intermediate steering shaft bolt may be loose.
Consequence: An improperly tightened bolt could loosen, resulting in separation of the upper and lower steering shafts causing a loss of vehicle control. If this happens while the vehicle is moving, a crash could result without prior warning.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect for the presence of the intermediate steering shaft bolt and ensure that it is tightened to the proper specification. Owner notification began March 20, 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact Cadillac at 1-800-458-8006.
Notes: GM recall no. 03017.CUSTOMERS can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 03V115000
Reported to NHTSA: March 24, 2003
Filed by: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Manufacturer campaign: 03017
Owner notification: March 20, 2003
Vehicles potentially affected: 47,835
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Steering

Recall 03V115000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

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Cadillac CTS (2003): 2003

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