2005-2007 Cadillac CTS recall: sensor/control module-inactive
General Motors LLC reported this safety recall on December 17, 2010. It covers about 95,927 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 95,927
- reported
- Dec 17, 2010
- owners notified
- Mar 24, 2011
- related complaints
- 225
Air bags: frontal: sensor/control module-inactive
- What is wrong
- General motors is recalling certain model year 2005-2007 cadillac cts vehicles. Some of these vehicles have a condition in which repeated flexing of the passenger sensing system mat in the front passenger seat may cause the mat to kink, bend, or fold. This flexing can break the connections in the mat. If this occurs, the sensor may not detect the presence of a front seat passenger and will disable the air bag.
- Risk
- Non-deployment of the front passenger air bag in the event of a crash necessitating that air bag's deployment may reduce protection of the passenger and increase the risk or severity of injury to them.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the passenger sensing system free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin on or about march 15, 2011. Owners may contact cadillac at 1‑866‑982‑2339, chevrolet at 1‑800‑630‑2438, gmc at 1‑866‑996‑9463 and at the owner center at www.gmownercenter.com.
Recall number 10V644000
Affected vehicles
- Cadillac CTS 2005-2007 200520062007
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 225 complaints about airbags problems.
Questions about recall 10V644000
Is there a recall on the 2005-2007 Cadillac CTS sensor/control module-inactive?
Yes. Recall 10V644000, reported on December 17, 2010, covers about 95,927 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 10V644000?
Dealers will replace the passenger sensing system free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin on or about march 15, 2011. Owners may contact cadillac at 1‑866‑982‑2339, chevrolet at 1‑800‑630‑2438, gmc at 1‑866‑996‑9463 and at the owner center at www.gmownercenter.com.
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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