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2013-2014 Cadillac XTS and Chevrolet Impala recall: sensor/control module-inactive

General Motors LLC reported this safety recall on August 28, 2014. It covers about 5 vehicles.

vehicles affected
5
reported
Aug 28, 2014
owners notified
Oct 15, 2014
related complaints
50

Air bags: frontal: sensor/control module-inactive

What is wrong
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Cadillac XTS vehicles manufactured April 11, 2013, to June 27, 2013, and 2014 Chevrolet Impala vehicles manufactured May 13, 2013, to November 5, 2013. The affected vehicles may have left the factory with the sensing and diagnostic module (SDM) set to "manufacturing mode."
Risk
In manufacturing mode, the vehicle's air bags will not deploy in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of occupant injury.
Remedy
GM will notify owners, and dealers are to reprogram the SDM to the correct mode, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in September 2014. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1‑800‑458‑8006 or Chevrolet customer service at 1‑800‑222‑1020. GM's number for this recall is 14532.

Recall number 14V518000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 50 complaints about airbags problems.

2014 Chevrolet Impala

Questions about recall 14V518000

Is there a recall on the 2013-2014 Cadillac XTS and Chevrolet Impala sensor/control module-inactive?

Yes. Recall 14V518000, reported on August 28, 2014, covers about 5 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 14V518000?

GM will notify owners, and dealers are to reprogram the SDM to the correct mode, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in September 2014. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1‑800‑458‑8006 or Chevrolet customer service at 1‑800‑222‑1020. GM's number for this recall is 14532.

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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