NHTSA recall 12V-525 (12V525000)
seats recall reported October 31, 2012 - about 12,626 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 12V525000
- Also written as
- 12V-525
- Manufacturer number
- 12258
- Reported
- October 31, 2012
- Vehicles affected
- ~12,626
- Component
- seats
What is being recalled
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.
Why it is dangerous
In the event of a vehicle crash, the lowered head restraint may increase the occupant's risk of neck injury.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
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.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 12V-525 when calling a dealer.
Affected 1 model
Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.
Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.