NHTSA Recall 14V259000
NHTSA Campaign Id 14V259000; Date: May. 16, 2014
In the event of an accident, an air bag that only partially deploys increases the risk of occupant injury.
Recalled Vehicles:
2015 Cadillac Escalade; 2015 Cadillac Escalade Esv
Component: Air Bag
Manufactured by: General Motors Llc
Affected Units:: 2,838
Recall 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. "
How to Fix:
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.
Recall Notes:
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jun 9, 2014
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