2011 Cadillac CTS recall: air bags
General Motors LLC reported this safety recall on June 19, 2014. It covers about 16,932 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 16,932
- reported
- Jun 19, 2014
- owners notified
- Aug 25, 2014
- related complaints
- 23
Air bags
- What is wrong
- General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2011 Cadillac CTS vehicles manufactured October 18, 2010, to June 2, 2011. In the affected vehicles, vibrations from the drive shaft may cause the vehicle's roll over sensor to command the roof rail air bags to deploy.
- Risk
- If the roof rail air bags deploy unexpectedly, there is an increased risk of crash and injury to the occupants.
- Remedy
- GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear drive shaft assembly, free of charge. General Motors distributed an interim letter to owners on August 27, 2014. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1‑800‑458‑8006. GM's number for this recall is 14233.
Recall number 14V341000
Affected vehicles
- Cadillac CTS 2011 2011
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 23 complaints about airbags problems.
Questions about recall 14V341000
Is there a recall on the 2011 Cadillac CTS air bags?
Yes. Recall 14V341000, reported on June 19, 2014, covers about 16,932 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 14V341000?
GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear drive shaft assembly, free of charge. General Motors distributed an interim letter to owners on August 27, 2014. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1‑800‑458‑8006. GM's number for this recall is 14233.
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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