Air Bags: Frontal: Sensor/Control Module (10V644000)

WARNING: This page is about the CTS Base, 2.8 T, Automatic, which is a different variant/trim than selected.

Publication date: 2010-12-22
Reference number: 10V644000

AIR BAGS: FRONTAL: SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE

NHTSA RECALL BULLETIN

Reference Number(s): 10V644000

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION

Model(s): 2005 CADILLAC CTS

2006 CADILLAC CTS

2007 CADILLAC CTS

Campaign No: 10V644000

Number of Affected Vehicles: 95927

Beginning Date of Manufacture: NO DATE

Ending Date of Manufacture: NO DATE

SYSTEM

AIR BAGS: FRONTAL: SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE

DESCRIPTION OF DEFECT

GENERAL MOTORS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2007 CADILLAC CTS VEHICLES. SOME OF THESE VEHICLES HAVE A CONDITION IN WHICH REPEATED FLEXING OF THE PASSENGER SENSING SYSTEM MAT IN THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT MAY CAUSE THE MAT TO KINK, BEND, OR FOLD. THIS FLEXING CAN BREAK THE CONNECTIONS IN THE MAT. IF THIS OCCURS, THE SENSOR MAY NOT DETECT THE PRESENCE OF A FRONT SEAT PASSENGER AND WILL DISABLE THE AIR BAG.

CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT

NON-DEPLOYMENT OF THE FRONT PASSENGER AIR BAG IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH NECESSITATING THAT AIR BAG'S DEPLOYMENT MAY REDUCE PROTECTION OF THE PASSENGER AND INCREASE THE RISK OR SEVERITY OF INJURY TO THEM.

CORRECTIVE ACTION

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE PASSENGER SENSING SYSTEM FREE OF CHARGE. THE MANUFACTURER HAS NOT YET PROVIDED AN OWNER NOTIFICATION SCHEDULE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CADILLAC AT 1-866-982-2339, CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438, GMC AT 1-866-996-9463 AND AT THE OWNER CENTER AT WWW.GMOWNERCENTER.COM.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration operates Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Eastern Time. For more information call (800) 424-9393 or (202) 366-0123. For the hearing impaired, call (800) 424-9153.