CADILLAC XTS 2013: SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 12V525000

Make Model Year
CADILLAC XTS 2013
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2012-12-04 2012-10-31 2012-11-06

Production Dates: 2011-10-12 - 2012-08-30

Manufacturers Involved: General Motors, LLC

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 12258

Component: SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 12626

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 202

Summary

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.

Consequence

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.

Notes

This is General Motors' recall number 12258.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.