Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS - SIDE/WINDOW | ||||||||||||||||
| 11V308000 | GENERAL MOTORS LLC | from 06/02/2010 to 04/29/2011 | V (Vehicle) | 47401 | 06/22/2011 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS LLC | 06/03/2011 | 06/03/2011 | 571 | 208 | |||||
| Defect Summary | General motors is recalling certain model year 2011 cadillac srx passenger vehicles for failing to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no 208, occupant crash protection. the airbags are programmed to turn off the right side roof-rail airbag if the passenger sensing system determines that the right front passenger seat is unoccupied. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | The right rear occupant may not be protected and suffer injuries in certain frontal and side crashes. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Gm dealers will reprogram the sensing and diagnostic module free of charge. the safety recall is expected to begin on or about june 17, 2011. owners may contact cadillac at 1-866-982-2339 and at the owner center at www.gmownercenter.com . | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Gm's recall campaign number is 11162.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
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS - FRONTAL - SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE | |||||
| 08-09-41-007D | 02/01/2011 | 10038262 | Ready | 06/14/2011 | |
| 08-09-41-007D | 02/01/2011 | 10038262 | Gm: 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 | 06/14/2011 | |
| 08-09-41-007D | 05/01/2011 | SB-08-09-41-007E | 10038262 | Gm: 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. *pe | 06/14/2011 |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | |||
| 06/11/2011 | 2000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2011 cadillac srx. the contact was driving approximately 60 mph when an opposing vehicle crashed into the passenger side. the front passenger side wheel detached from the vehicle. the side air bags failed to deploy with the impact and the contact sustained minor injuries. a police report was filed. the vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer collision center. there was a recall associated with nhtsa campaign id number 11v308000 (air bags: side/window) and the contact planned to have the vehicle repaired under the recall remedy. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 2,000. | |||
| 06/11/2011 | 2000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2011 cadillac srx. while the contact was driving approximately 60 mph, an opposing vehicle crashed into the passenger side. in addition; the front passenger's side wheel detached from the vehicle. the contact sustained minor injuries. a police report was filed of the incident. the side air bags failed to deploy with the impact. the vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer collision center. there was a recall associated with nhtsa campaign id number 11v308000 (air bags: side/window). the contact planned to have the vehicle repaired under the recall remedy. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 2,000. js | |||