CADILLAC CTS 2011: AIR BAGS

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 14V341000

Make Model Year
CADILLAC CTS 2011
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2014-08-25 2014-06-19 2014-06-19

Production Dates: 2010-10-18 - 2011-06-02

Manufacturers Involved: General Motors, LLC

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 14233

Component: AIR BAGS

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 16932

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

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.

Consequence

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.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 'TTY 1-800-424-9153', or go to www.safercar.gov.