TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 CADILLAC SRX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, INCOMING TRAFFIC ALERTED THE CONTACT THAT THE HEADLIGHTS WERE NOT ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE CHECK LOW BEAM LIGHTS WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE THE LOW…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 CADILLAC SRX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, INCOMING TRAFFIC ALERTED THE CONTACT THAT THE HEADLIGHTS WERE NOT ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE CHECK LOW BEAM LIGHTS WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE THE LOW BEAM BULBS WERE REPLACED. THE INDEPENDENT MECHANIC DIAGNOSED THE VEHICLE AS HAVING CONDENSATION BUILT IN THE HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLY BURNING THE BALLASTS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 85,000.
NHTSA ODI #10945933
Mileage unknown · Jan 14, 2017
Exterior Lighting
BOUGHT MY 2010 CADILLAC SRX USED FROM DEALERSHIP. BROUGHT CAR BACK TO COMPLAIN ABOUT MOISTURE IN HEADLIGHTS. I WAS TOLD IS WAS NORMAL ON A CADILLAC. DEALERSHIP SAID THERE WAS NO RECALL AND NOT TO WORRY ABOUT IT. OVER TIME THE HEADLIGHTS HAVE BECOME MORE AND MORE DIM TO THE POINT OF NOT BEING ABLE TO SEE AT NIGHT ON MY WAY HOME. …
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BOUGHT MY 2010 CADILLAC SRX USED FROM DEALERSHIP. BROUGHT CAR BACK TO COMPLAIN ABOUT MOISTURE IN HEADLIGHTS. I WAS TOLD IS WAS NORMAL ON A CADILLAC. DEALERSHIP SAID THERE WAS NO RECALL AND NOT TO WORRY ABOUT IT. OVER TIME THE HEADLIGHTS HAVE BECOME MORE AND MORE DIM TO THE POINT OF NOT BEING ABLE TO SEE AT NIGHT ON MY WAY HOME. THE BRIGHTS WORK WELL BIT THE DIM SETTING IS NOW TOO DANGEROUS TO DRIVE AT NIGHT.
NHTSA ODI #10945259
65,000 miles · Jan 11, 2017
Exterior Lighting
EXCESSIVE MOISTURE COLLECTS IN THE FRONT HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLIES AND CAUSES BULBS TO SHORT OUT AND NEED TO BE REPLACED.
NHTSA ODI #10944271
Mileage unknown · Jan 9, 2017
Exterior Lighting
FRONT HEADLIGHTS ARE NOT BRIGHT AT ALL; IT IS LIKE DRIVING IN THE DARK. THE HI-BEAMS WORK FINE. I ROUTINELY USE ALL FOUR CARS IN MY HOUSEHOLD (ONE OTHER AMERICAN MAKE, AND TWO ASIAN MAKES), AND OUT OF THE FOUR, THE CADILLAC SRX HEADLIGHTS ARE OF ABSOLUTELY NO USE. THE HEADLIGHT BULBS AREN'T BURNT OUT, BUT THEY PROJECT NEXT TO NO…
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FRONT HEADLIGHTS ARE NOT BRIGHT AT ALL; IT IS LIKE DRIVING IN THE DARK. THE HI-BEAMS WORK FINE. I ROUTINELY USE ALL FOUR CARS IN MY HOUSEHOLD (ONE OTHER AMERICAN MAKE, AND TWO ASIAN MAKES), AND OUT OF THE FOUR, THE CADILLAC SRX HEADLIGHTS ARE OF ABSOLUTELY NO USE. THE HEADLIGHT BULBS AREN'T BURNT OUT, BUT THEY PROJECT NEXT TO NO LIGHT. CAR HAS 94,697 MILES ON IT. THE CAR IS USED MOSTLY DURING THE DAY; IF ONE IF US NEEDS TO GO OUT AT NIGHT, WE TAKE ONE OF THE OTHER THREE CARS AS THE SRX IS THE UNSAFE CHOICE. WAS SURPRISED TO LEARN THERE WAS NO RECALL ON THIS. LOOKS LIKE THERE WERE SOME SIMILAR COMPLAINTS AS MINE AT THE NHTSA WEB SITE. TWICE AS MANY COMPLAINTS LODGED WERE ABOUT THE 2010 CADILLAC SRX'S HEADLIGHTS AS COMPARED TO ANY OTHER MATTER ABOUT THE CAR ... THAT SHOULD TELL YOU SOMETHING. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10943876
10 miles · Jan 9, 2017
Electrical SystemExterior Lighting
FRONT PASSENGER HEADLIGHT HAS MOISTURE IN HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLY. AFTER REVIEWING SEVERAL GM/CADILLAC WEBSITES IT APPEARS THIS IS A KNOWN ISSUE WITH SRX OWNERS AND IS ONLY REPLACED UNDER WARRANTY. LIGHT WILL SHORT OUT OVER TIME AND STOP WORKING ACCORDING TO OTHER OWNER REPORTS. VEHICLE WAS RECENTLY PURCHASED AND CURRENT OWNER NOTICE…
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FRONT PASSENGER HEADLIGHT HAS MOISTURE IN HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLY. AFTER REVIEWING SEVERAL GM/CADILLAC WEBSITES IT APPEARS THIS IS A KNOWN ISSUE WITH SRX OWNERS AND IS ONLY REPLACED UNDER WARRANTY. LIGHT WILL SHORT OUT OVER TIME AND STOP WORKING ACCORDING TO OTHER OWNER REPORTS. VEHICLE WAS RECENTLY PURCHASED AND CURRENT OWNER NOTICED THE ISSUE.
NHTSA ODI #10943797
98,000 miles · Jan 9, 2017
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 CADILLAC SRX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS TURNED ON, THE HEADLIGHTS WERE VERY DIM THE CONTACT DROVE THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLY NEEDED REPLACEMENT. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APP…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 CADILLAC SRX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS TURNED ON, THE HEADLIGHTS WERE VERY DIM THE CONTACT DROVE THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLY NEEDED REPLACEMENT. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 98,000. UPDATED 03/17/17*LJ *AS
NHTSA ODI #10943775
41,917 miles · Jan 7, 2017
Exterior Lighting
HEADLIGHT WARNING MESSAGE APPEARED WHILE DRIVING ON CITY STREET. UPON CHECKING RIGHT LOW BEAM BULB, LIGHT WAS OUT AND HOUSING HAD HEAVY CONDENSATION.
NHTSA ODI #10940321
93,000 miles · Dec 27, 2016
Exterior Lighting
THE LOW BEAM (HEADLIGHTS) WENT OUT AND FILLS WITH MOISTURE CAUSES THE HEADLIGHTS TO SHORT OUT AND WAS MADE DEFECTIVE. REPLACED THE BULB AND DID NOT FIX THE PROBLEM THE ENTIRE HEADLIGHT PIECE HAS TO BE REPLACED SAYS CADILLAC AND WILL BE OKAY UNTIL IT FEELS WITH WATER AGAIN AND SHORTS OUT.
NHTSA ODI #10937768
86,000 miles · Dec 27, 2016
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 CADILLAC SRX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE LOW BEAM HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLY FAILED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER'S SIDE HEADLIGHT BECAME INOPERABLE AND FAILED TO OPERATE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 CADILLAC SRX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE LOW BEAM HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLY FAILED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER'S SIDE HEADLIGHT BECAME INOPERABLE AND FAILED TO OPERATE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 86,000.
NHTSA ODI #10937578
65,000 miles · Dec 18, 2016
Electrical SystemExterior Lighting
HEADLIGHT WARNING MESSAGE THAT A HEADLIGHT WAS OUT. SEVERAL NEW BULBS WERE TRIED BUT DID NOT CORRECT THE PROBLEM. ALSO, WATER ACCUMULATION INSIDE THE HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLY. SUSPECT PROBLEM WITH FALSE READING TO MESSAGE CENTER. RESEARCH ONLINE INDICATES THIS SAFETY PROBLEM IS NOT AN ISOLATED ISSUE FOR THIS VEHICLE. NO ATTEMPT T…
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HEADLIGHT WARNING MESSAGE THAT A HEADLIGHT WAS OUT. SEVERAL NEW BULBS WERE TRIED BUT DID NOT CORRECT THE PROBLEM. ALSO, WATER ACCUMULATION INSIDE THE HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLY. SUSPECT PROBLEM WITH FALSE READING TO MESSAGE CENTER. RESEARCH ONLINE INDICATES THIS SAFETY PROBLEM IS NOT AN ISOLATED ISSUE FOR THIS VEHICLE. NO ATTEMPT TO REMEDY IT BY GENERAL MOTORS. DEALER QUOTED EXTREMELY HIGH PRICES FOR ALL ASSOCIATED PARTS TO TRY TO REPAIR.
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2010-2016 Cadillac SRX and 2011-2012 Saab 9-4X vehicles. The rear suspension toe link adjuster may not have been tightened properly, which could result in a loose toe link.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: A loose toe link can separate and cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Owners are advised to not drive their vehicle if they experience certain Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) warnings or other issues, such as unusual steering behavior, while driving. Please see the Part 573 report for the full list of warnings. Dealers will replace the adjustable toe link with a non-adjustable one, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters were mailed August 6, 2021. Owner notification letters were mailed on October 25, 2021. Cadillac and Saab customers may direct questions to Cadillac customer service at 1-800-333-4223. GM's number for this recall is N212340980.
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2010-2015 Cadillac SRX vehicles manufactured April 14, 2009, to September 1, 2014, and 2011-2012 Saab 9-4X vehicles manufactured February 1, 2011, to September 13, 2011. On the affected vehicles, the jam nut in the rear suspension toe adjuster link may not be torqued to the proper specification. A loose toe adjuster link can cause the vehicle to sway or wander at highway speeds. A loose toe adjuster link may lead to thread damage and eventual failure. Failure of the toe adjuster link will cause an abrupt change in the vehicle's alignment.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: Failure of the toe adjuster link could cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the torque of the left and right rear toe link adjuster lock nuts, and replace the parts if there is evidence of damage or a loose link, free of charge. The The recall began November 11, 2014. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006 or Saab customer service at 1-800-955-9007. GM's number for this recall is 14457.
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Buick LaCrosse, Regal and Chevrolet Camaro, as well as certain 2010-2012 Cadillac SRX, Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain vehicles, equipped with power height adjustable driver and passenger seats. In the affected vehicles, the bolt that secures the driver's and passenger's power front seat height adjuster may fall out causing the seat to drop suddenly to the lowest vertical position.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: If the driver's seat unexpectedly drops, the distraction and altered seat position may affect the drivers' control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the height adjuster shoulder bolts, free of charge. The manufacturer distributed interim letters to owners on September 11, 2014. The recall began on December 26, 2014. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-800-521-7300 (Buick), 1-800-458-8006 (Cadillac), 1-800-222-1020 (Chevrolet), or 1-800-462-8782 (GMC). GM's number for this recall is 14271.
GENERAL MOTORS (GM) IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010-2011 CADILLAC SRX VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 26, 2008, THROUGH JUNE 23, 2011, FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NUMBER 114, THEFT PROTECTION. THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE A TRANSMISSION SHIFT CABLE THAT WAS IMPROPERLY INSTALLED AND MAY COME OUT OF THE TRANSMISSION BRACKET.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THE DRIVER MAY BE UNABLE TO SHIFT THE TRANSMISSION OUT OF GEAR, RESULTING IN NO MOTION OR THE SHIFTER MAY INACCURATELY INDICATE THAT THE TRANSMISSION IS IN PARK WHEN IT IS NOT, ALLOWING THE VEHICLE TO ROLL AWAY AND CAUSE A POSSIBLE CRASH.
Remedy: GM WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL ENSURE THAT THE TRANSMISSION SHIFT CABLE IS PROPERLY ROUTED AND SEATED IN THE TRANSMISSION CABLE BRACKET. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING JANUARY 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CADILLAC AT 1-866-982-2339.
GENERAL MOTORS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 CADILLAC SRX VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 2.8L GAS ENGINES (LAU) OR 3.0L GAS ENGINES (LF1). SOME OF THESE VEHICLES HAVE A CONDITION IN WHICH PROCESSING OF THE CRIMP DURING MANUFACTURE OF THE POWER STEERING PRESSURE LINE MAY HAVE DAMAGED THE LINE. IF THE LINE WAS DAMAGED, A POWER STEERING FLUID LEAK MAY DEVELOP. IF THERE IS A SUFFICIENT AMOUNT OF FLUID LOSS, THE DRIVER WILL HEAR NOISE FROM THE POWER STEERING PUMP AND INCREASED EFFORT MAY BE REQUIRED FOR STEERING.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IF POWER STEERING FLUID SPRAYS ONTO HOT ENGINE PARTS, AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE COULD OCCUR.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND IF NECESSARY REPLACE THE POWER STEERING LINE FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 12, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CADILLAC AT 1-866-982-2339.
GENERAL MOTORS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 CADILLAC SRX EQUIPPED WITH A 2.8L V6 ENGINE. IF LOW OCTANE (REGULAR) FUEL IS USED IN THE VEHICLE INSTEAD OF THE REQUIRED HIGH OCTANE (PREMIUM) FUEL AS STATED IN THE OWNER MANUAL AND ON THE FUEL FILLER DOOR, THE COMBINATION OF REGULAR FUEL USAGE AND AGGRESSIVE DRIVING MANEUVERS MAY INDUCE PRE-IGNITION. IF PRE-IGNITION OCCURS, YOU MAY HEAR A PINGING OR KNOCKING SOUND FROM THE ENGINE.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IF THE VEHICLE CONTINUES TO BE DRIVEN AFTER THE ONSET OF THIS NOISE, A CONNECTING ROD OR PISTON MAY BREAK, RESULTING IN ENGINE DAMAGE, AND PERHAPS ENGINE FAILURE, WHICH WOULD DISABLE THE VEHICLE INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPROGRAM THE ENGINE CONTROL MODULE FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR BEFORE JUNE 11, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT THE CADILLAC CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE CENTER AT 1-866-982-2339 OR AT THE OWNER CENTER AT WWW.GMOWNERCENTER.COM.
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NHTSA investigations
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PE20019 · Rear Toe Link Adjuster Separation
Opened Nov 6, 2020 · Closed Dec 23, 2021
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Suspension; Suspension:rear
On November 06, 2020, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened a Preliminary Evaluation (PE20-019) to assess the remedy and scope of General Motors (GM) recall 14V-571. ODI had received a total of 9 complaints with allegations of rear toe links separating while the vehicle was in motion. There were 4 complainants indicating that the remedy for recall 14V-571 had been performed on their vehicle. The other 5 complaints were outside the original recall scope but exhibited the same failure mode as addressed by recall 14V-571 and reported uncontrolled swaying while driving.ODI's review focused on all 2010-2015 Cadillac SRX vehicles that experienced a rear toe link failure while the vehicle was in motion under various driving conditions. The failures were the same or similar to those addressed by the remedy associated with recall 14V-571. The remedy for recall 14V-571 was to inspect the rear toe link adjusters and replace them if necessary as well as tighten both jam nuts to a manufacturer specified torque. The remedy can be reversed when the vehicle gets a rear alignment adjustment and the jam nuts are not properly re-torqued to the manufacturer's specification. ODI's data review confirmed a high toe link failure rate in vehicles that either had and had not received the remedy associated with recall 14V-571. On June 24, 2021, GM filed a defect information report recalling all 2010-2016 Cadillac SRX and 2011-2012 Saab 9-4X vehicles to remedy the potential failure of the rear toe link adjuster while driving. The remedy replaces adjustable toe links with non-adjustable toe links. The recall (21V-473) includes vehicles that were remedied under 14V-571. In view of the recall action being taken by GM, ODI is closing this Preliminary Evaluation. NHTSA reserves the right to take additional action if warranted by future circumstances.The ODI complaints cited above can be viewed at www.nhtsa.gov.The ODI identification numbers for the complaints cited above can be found in a separate document attached to this closing resume.
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Suspension
On November 06, 2020, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened a Preliminary Evaluation (PE20-019) to assess the remedy and scope of General Motors (GM) recall 14V-571. ODI had received a total of 9 complaints with allegations of rear toe links separating while the vehicle was in motion. There were 4 complainants indicating that the remedy for recall 14V-571 had been performed on their vehicle. The other 5 complaints were outside the original recall scope but exhibited the same failure mode as addressed by recall 14V-571 and reported uncontrolled swaying while driving.ODI's review focused on all 2010-2015 Cadillac SRX vehicles that experienced a rear toe link failure while the vehicle was in motion under various driving conditions. The failures were the same or similar to those addressed by the remedy associated with recall 14V-571. The remedy for recall 14V-571 was to inspect the rear toe link adjusters and replace them if necessary as well as tighten both jam nuts to a manufacturer specified torque. The remedy can be reversed when the vehicle gets a rear alignment adjustment and the jam nuts are not properly re-torqued to the manufacturer's specification. ODI's data review confirmed a high toe link failure rate in vehicles that either had and had not received the remedy associated with recall 14V-571. On June 24, 2021, GM filed a defect information report recalling all 2010-2016 Cadillac SRX and 2011-2012 Saab 9-4X vehicles to remedy the potential failure of the rear toe link adjuster while driving. The remedy replaces adjustable toe links with non-adjustable toe links. The recall (21V-473) includes vehicles that were remedied under 14V-571. In view of the recall action being taken by GM, ODI is closing this Preliminary Evaluation. NHTSA reserves the right to take additional action if warranted by future circumstances.The ODI complaints cited above can be viewed at www.nhtsa.gov.The ODI identification numbers for the complaints cited above can be found in a separate document attached to this closing resume.
Suspension:rear
On November 06, 2020, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened a Preliminary Evaluation (PE20-019) to assess the remedy and scope of General Motors (GM) recall 14V-571. ODI had received a total of 9 complaints with allegations of rear toe links separating while the vehicle was in motion. There were 4 complainants indicating that the remedy for recall 14V-571 had been performed on their vehicle. The other 5 complaints were outside the original recall scope but exhibited the same failure mode as addressed by recall 14V-571 and reported uncontrolled swaying while driving.ODI's review focused on all 2010-2015 Cadillac SRX vehicles that experienced a rear toe link failure while the vehicle was in motion under various driving conditions. The failures were the same or similar to those addressed by the remedy associated with recall 14V-571. The remedy for recall 14V-571 was to inspect the rear toe link adjusters and replace them if necessary as well as tighten both jam nuts to a manufacturer specified torque. The remedy can be reversed when the vehicle gets a rear alignment adjustment and the jam nuts are not properly re-torqued to the manufacturer's specification. ODI's data review confirmed a high toe link failure rate in vehicles that either had and had not received the remedy associated with recall 14V-571. On June 24, 2021, GM filed a defect information report recalling all 2010-2016 Cadillac SRX and 2011-2012 Saab 9-4X vehicles to remedy the potential failure of the rear toe link adjuster while driving. The remedy replaces adjustable toe links with non-adjustable toe links. The recall (21V-473) includes vehicles that were remedied under 14V-571. In view of the recall action being taken by GM, ODI is closing this Preliminary Evaluation. NHTSA reserves the right to take additional action if warranted by future circumstances.The ODI complaints cited above can be viewed at www.nhtsa.gov.The ODI identification numbers for the complaints cited above can be found in a separate document attached to this closing resume.
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