Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
AIR BAGS - FRONTAL
08V582000GENERAL MOTORS CORP.from 04/01/2008 to 10/31/2008V (Vehicle)1266211/18/2008MFRGENERAL MOTORS CORP.11/05/200811/06/2008571208
Defect SummaryGm is recalling 12,662 my 2009 cadillac cts vehicles for failing to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 208, 'occupant crash protection.' under certain conditions, a software condition within the passenger sensing system may disable the front passenger air bag when it should be enabled or enable it when it should be disabled.
Consequence SummaryIn a vehicle crash, if the front passenger air bag does not operate as designed, increased personal injury could occur.
Corrective SummaryDealers will reprogram the passenger sensing system module free of charge. the recall began on november 18, 2008. owners may contact cadillac at 1-866-982-2339 or through their website at http://www.gmownercenter.com .
NotesGm recall no. 08373.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .
AIR BAGS - KNEE BOLSTER
10V414000GENERAL MOTORS CORP.from 03/01/2009 to 05/30/2009V (Vehicle)20224OVSCGENERAL MOTORS CORP.09/13/201009/16/2010571208
Defect SummaryGm is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 cadillac cts all wheel drive and cts-v vehicles for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 208,
Consequence SummaryIn the event of a crash, the front passenger may be at an increased risk of leg injury.
Corrective SummaryDealers will replace the glove compartment assembly and, in some vehicles modify the instrument panel structure. this service will be performed free of charge. the safety recall is expected to begin on or before october 20, 2010. owners may contact cadillac at 1-866-982-2339.
NotesGm's safety recall no. is n100292.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .

Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
AIR BAGS
SB-08-09-41-002C02/01/200910029924General motors: diagnostic information for intermittent restraints, air bag (sir) indicator/lamp on with dtc(s) b0012, b0013, b0016, b0016, b0019, b0020, b0022, b0023, b0026, b0033, b0040, b0042 or b0044 set. this may be caused by a loose,07/20/2009
AIR BAGS - FRONTAL - SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE
08-09-41-007G04/27/201210043830Passenger presence system (pps) may command passenger airbag indicator and seat belt reminder on when electronic devices (computers, mp3 players, cell phones, diagnostic scan tool, etc.) are placed on front passenger seat, dtcs 5045 or b04/27/2012
08-09-41-007D02/01/201110038262Ready06/14/2011
08-09-41-007D02/01/201110038262Gm: the front passenger airbag indicator may light when electronics are placed in the passenger seat. the electronics cause the vehicle to think there is a passenger sitting in the seat. *rm06/14/2011
08-09-41-007D05/01/2011SB-08-09-41-007E10038262Gm: the front passenger airbag indicator may light when electronics are placed in the passenger seat. the electronics cause the vehicle to think there is a passenger sitting in the seat. *rm updated 6/24/11. *pe06/14/2011