2004 Cadillac CTS and Cadillac SRX recall: air bags

General Motors Corp. reported this safety recall on January 20, 2005. It covers about 87,000 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 87,000
reported: Jan 20, 2005
owners notified: May 20, 2005
related complaints: 31

Air bags

What is wrong: On certain passenger vehicles, an interaction between the sensing and diagnostic module and vehicle's electrical system may cause the driver's frontal air bag and/or roof-mounted side impact air bag to deploy when the ignition key is turned to the "on" position.
Risk: A person positioned for driving may receive minor injuries, such as abrasions, from contact with a deploying air bag.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the sensing and diagnostic module free of charge. The recall began on may 20, 2005. Owners may contact cadillac at 1‑866‑982‑2339.

Recall number 05V024000

Affected vehicles

Cadillac CTS 2004 2004
Cadillac SRX 2004 2004

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 31 complaints about airbags problems.

2004 Cadillac CTS 2004 Cadillac SRX

Questions about recall 05V024000

Is there a recall on the 2004 Cadillac CTS and Cadillac SRX air bags?

Yes. Recall 05V024000, reported on January 20, 2005, covers about 87,000 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 05V024000?

Dealers will replace the sensing and diagnostic module free of charge. The recall began on may 20, 2005. Owners may contact cadillac at 1‑866‑982‑2339.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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