NHTSA Campaign 12V525000
SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY
Filed by General Motors LLC.
NHTSA campaign 12V525000 covers 1 vehicle and concerns the seats:mid/rear assembly. The repair is free.
What this recall covers
- The defect
- 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.
- The risk
- In the event of a vehicle crash, the lowered head restraint may increase the occupant's risk of neck injury.
- The fix
- 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.
- Notes
- This is General Motors' recall number 12258. 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.
Vehicles covered by 12V525000 (1)
Cadillac (1)
Is my car affected?
Being on this list means your year, make and model fall inside campaign 12V525000. It does not mean your individual car does: a campaign covers a range of VINs built in a specific window, and cars either side of that window are untouched.
Check the 17-character VIN from the driver-side dashboard or door jamb against NHTSA's lookup. If it is covered, the dealer must do the work free of charge, regardless of the car's age or mileage.