General Motors, Llc | NHTSA Recall #10V644000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 10V644000 by General Motors, Llc. Includes 95,927 affected units, AIR BAG PASSENGER SENSING SYSTEM, component: AIR BAGS, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

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.

Corrective Action

Dealers will replace the passenger sensing system free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin on or about march 15, 2011. 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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 10V644000
Manufacturer: General Motors, Llc
Report Received Date: 2010-12-17T00:00:00
Subject: Air bag passenger sensing system
Component: Air Bags
Potentially Affected Units: 95,927

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 100355
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: 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 Summary: 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 safety recall is expected to begin on or about march 15, 2011. 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-cr8d_ihix.s5ku
NHTSA ID: 10V644000
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Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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