Make : CADILLAC | Model : CTS | Year : 2004 |
Build Dates : 20030301 - 20040531 | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 05V024000 | ||
Date Owners Notified: 20050520 | Date Received by ODI: 20050120 | Date Added to Database: 20050131 |
Manufacturer(s) Involved: GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | ||
Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | ||
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 05004 | ||
Component: AIR BAGS | ||
Potential Number of Units Affected: 87000 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, AN INTERACTION BETWEEN THE SENSING AND DIAGNOSTIC MODULE AND VEHICLE'S ELECTRICAL SYSTEM MAY CAUSE THE DRIVER'S FRONTAL AIR BAG AND/OR ROOF-MOUNTED SIDE IMPACT AIR BAG TO DEPLOY WHEN THE IGNITION KEY IS TURNED TO THE "ON" POSITION. |
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Consequence:
A PERSON POSITIONED FOR DRIVING MAY RECEIVE MINOR INJURIES, SUCH AS ABRASIONS, FROM CONTACT WITH A DEPLOYING AIR BAG. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SENSING AND DIAGNOSTIC MODULE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 20, 2005. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT CADILLAC AT 1-866-982-2339. |
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Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |