Seats: mid/rear assemblyRecall 12V-525 · 2013 Cadillac XTS
General Motors LLC recall 12V-525 covers 12,626 2013 Cadillac XTS for a seats: mid/rear assembly problem, reported to NHTSA on October 31, 2012.
Source: NHTSA recall 12V525000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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.
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from October 12, 2011 to August 30, 2012. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.