Recall 11V308000: 2011 Cadillac SRX
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- Jun 3, 2011
- Vehicles affected
- 47,401
- Models
- 1
- Initiated by
- Manufacturer
The problem
General motors is recalling certain model year 2011 cadillac srx passenger vehicles for failing to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no 208, "occupant crash protection." the airbags are programmed to turn off the right side roof-rail airbag if the passenger sensing system determines that the right front passenger seat is unoccupied.
The risk
The right rear occupant may not be protected and suffer injuries in certain frontal and side crashes.
The fix
Gm dealers will reprogram the sensing and diagnostic module free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin on or about june 17, 2011. Owners may contact cadillac at 1-866-982-2339 and at the owner center at www.gmownercenter.com .
Notes
Gm's recall campaign number is 11162.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .
Affected vehicles
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 11V308000
- Manufacturer
- GENERAL MOTORS LLC
- Owner letters
- Jun 22, 2011
- Components
- Air bags:side/window (Airbags)
Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. To see if your vehicle is included, enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov or call the manufacturer.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology