2013 Cadillac XTS recall: mid/rear assembly
General Motors LLC reported this safety recall on October 31, 2012. It covers about 12,626 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 12,626
- reported
- Oct 31, 2012
- owners notified
- Dec 4, 2012
- related complaints
- 4
Seats: mid/rear assembly
- What is wrong
- General Motors is recalling certain model year 2013 Cadillac XTS vehicles manufactured from October 12, 2011, through August 30, 2012, for failing to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 202, "Head Restraints." The rear seat head restraints may not lock in the upright position after being folded forward. If the head restriant is at its lowest position and it falls forward, it will not meet the height required by the standard.
- Risk
- In the event of a vehicle crash, the lowered head restraint may increase the occupant's risk of neck injury.
- Remedy
- General Motors will notify owners, and dealers will replace the head restraints, free of charge. The recall began on December 4, 2012. Owners may contact General Motors at 1‑800‑458‑8006.
Recall number 12V525000
Affected vehicles
- Cadillac XTS 2013 2013
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 4 complaints about seats problems.
Questions about recall 12V525000
Is there a recall on the 2013 Cadillac XTS mid/rear assembly?
Yes. Recall 12V525000, reported on October 31, 2012, covers about 12,626 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 12V525000?
General Motors will notify owners, and dealers will replace the head restraints, free of charge. The recall began on December 4, 2012. Owners may contact General Motors at 1‑800‑458‑8006.
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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