General Motors, Llc | NHTSA Recall #12V525000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 12V525000 by General Motors, Llc. Affecting 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 Includes 12,626 affected units, Head Restraint Height/FMVSS 202, component: SEATS, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Vehicle Make / Model
makesAndModelsmodel 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
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.
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.