Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
CADILLAC
Model Of Vehicle
CTS
Year
2004
Recall Campaign Number
03V346000
Component Description
Seats
Effect Of Defect
In Some Crash Conditions, The Seat Could Pivot Rearward And Its Occupant Or A Rear Seat Occupant Could Be Injured More Severely.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
General Motors Corp.
Start Of Manufacture
20030601
End Of Manufacture
20030831
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
6771
Date Owners Notified
20030919
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
General Motors, Llc
Date Report Received
20030929
Make Campaign Number
3050
Part Number
571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
207