NHTSA Recall 03V346000
NHTSA Campaign Id 03V346000; Date: Sep. 29, 2003
In some crash conditions, the seat could pivot rearward and its occupant or a rear seat occupant could be injured more severely.
Recalled Vehicles:
2004 Cadillac CTS; 2004 Cadillac SRX
Component: Seats
Manufactured by: General Motors Corp.
Affected Units:: 6,771
Recall Summary:
Certain passenger and sport utility vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 207, "seating systems. " one or both front anchor tabs for the front bucket seats are not engaged in the floor pan reinforcement slots. A seat with only one tab engaged or neither engaged would not meet the static rearward loading test requirements of the standard.
How to Fix:
Dealers will ensure that both front anchor tabs are fully seated in the floor pan reinforcement slots. Owner notification began September 19, 2003. Owners should contact gm at 1-800-458-8006.
Recall Notes:
Gm recall no. 03050. Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Sep 19, 2003
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