Partial passenger air bag deployment/fmvss 208
Defect Summary
General motors llc (gm) is recalling certain model year 2015 cadillac escalade and escalade esv vehicles manufactured april 6, 2014, through may 13, 2014. in the affected vehicles, the air bag module is secured to a chute adhered to the backside of the instrument panel with an insufficiently heated infrared weld. this may result in only a partial deployment of the front passenger air bag in the event of a crash. as such, these vehicles do not conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 208, "occupant crash protection."
Safety Consequence
In the event of an accident, an air bag that only partially deploys increases the risk of occupant injury.
Corrective Action
Gm sent the owners an interim notification letter on may 16, 2014 to advise owners of the recall, and will mail owners a second letter when remedy parts are available. when the parts are available, dealers will replace the instrument panel right side upper trim panel, free of charge. the recall began on june 9, 2014. Owners may contact cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. gm's number for this recall is 14220. note: owners are advised that until the vehicle has been remedied, occupants should not sit in the front passenger seat position.
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FAQ: Recall 14V259000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 14V259000?
NHTSA recall 14V259000 was issued by General Motors, Llc on May 16, 2014. It addresses: Partial passenger air bag deployment/fmvss 208. The recall affects approximately 2,838 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized General Motors, Llc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 14V259000 or the manufacturer campaign number 14220. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.
Is my vehicle included in this recall?
The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.
How long do I have to get a recall repair done?
There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.
Where does the data on this page come from?
All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.