Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
AIR BAGS - KNEE BOLSTER
10V414000GENERAL MOTORS CORP.from 03/01/2009 to 06/30/2010V (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 - 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

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
AIR BAGS
01/11/2010301/04/2010
 2010 cadillac cts. consumer states problem with brakes *tgw the consumer stated she began having problems with the brakes one week after purchasing the vehicle. the brakes were allegedly replaced in march 2010. also, the driver's air bag compartment became loose and had to be repaired several times. in january 2011, the consumer became locked inside the vehicle. the problem was fixed in may 2011. *jb