NHTSA Recall # | 90584 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 12V525000 |
MFG Compaign # | 12258 |
Manufacturer | General Motors LLC |
Supplier | CADILLAC |
Brand | CADILLAC |
Model | XTS |
Model Year | 2013 |
Component | SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY |
Date of notification | 04/12/12 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 12/10/11 |
End date of manufacturing | 30/08/12 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 31/10/12 |
Report created | 06/11/12 |
Regulation part number | |
FMV safety standard number | 202 |
Estimated number of affected units | 12626 |
Defect 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 summary | In the event of a vehicle crash, the lowered head restraint may increase the occupant's risk of neck injury. |
Corrective action | 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. |
Recall 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). |