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Cadillac XT6 brake fluid cap missing warning label

NHTSA campaign 22V392000 · Reported Jun 2, 2022 · General Motors, LLC

medium How serious is it? About this label

Without the warning label, the brake fluid may be contaminated by debris without anyone meaning to, which can affect how the brakes perform and increase the risk of a crash. The notice does not tell owners to stop driving.

Key facts

NHTSA campaign number	22V392000
Reported to NHTSA	Jun 2, 2022
Manufacturer	General Motors, LLC
Part affected	Service Brakes, Hydraulic:fluid
Vehicles covered	1 model/year combination, model years 2022
Do-not-drive advisory	No
Park-outside advisory	No
Repair	Free at any franchised dealer

What's wrong, in plain English

On certain 2022 Cadillac XT6 vehicles, the cap on the brake fluid reservoir may be missing its warning label. Because the label is missing, these vehicles do not meet the federal safety rule for light vehicle brake systems. Dealers will look at the brake fluid reservoir cap and replace it if needed. General Motors mailed notification letters to owners at the end of June 2022.

What you should do

1. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if your vehicle is included.
2. Contact a Cadillac dealer to have the brake fluid reservoir cap inspected, or call Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006 (recall number N222369130).
3. The inspection and any replacement are free of charge.

Where do I find my VIN, and what do I tell the dealer?

Your VIN is the 17-character code on the lower left of the windshield, on your registration and usually on your insurance card. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether this recall is still open on your car. When you call the dealer, say you have an open safety recall and give them NHTSA campaign number 22V392000. More in how recalls work.

Affected vehicles (1)

2022 Cadillac XT6

Who to contact

Cadillac — official Cadillac recall lookup

Customer service: 1-800-458-8006

Any franchised dealer for the brand can do the repair. Phone numbers are taken from manufacturer sites and recent NHTSA notices; if one has changed, the number in your own recall letter is the one to use.

The bigger picture

Cadillac Brake Recalls Involving Lost Braking and Missing Warning Lights · all 7 Cadillac recalls in this area

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All 12 XT6 recalls

Official notice

Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FLUID
Summary: General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2022 Cadillac XT6 vehicles. The brake fluid reservoir cap may be missing the warning label. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems."
Safety risk: Without a warning label, the brake fluid may be unintentionally contaminated by debris, which can affect brake performance and increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the brake fluid reservoir cap and replace it, if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 30, 2022. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is N222369130.

Verify your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov. Recall repairs are free of charge by law.