NHTSA recall 14V-259 (14V259000)

What is being recalled

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015 Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV vehicles manufactured April 6, 2014, through May 13, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the air bag module is secured to a chute adhered to the backside of the instrument panel with an insufficiently heated infrared weld. This may result in only a partial deployment of the front passenger air bag in the event of a crash. As such, these vehicles do not conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

Why it is dangerous

In the event of an accident, an air bag that only partially deploys increases the risk of occupant injury.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

GM sent the owners an interim notification letter on May 16, 2014 to advise owners of the recall, and will mail owners a second letter when remedy parts are available. When the parts are available, dealers will replace the instrument panel right side upper trim panel, free of charge. The recall began on June 9, 2014. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is 14220. Note: Owners are advised that until the vehicle has been remedied, occupants should not sit in the front passenger seat position.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 14V-259 when calling a dealer.

Affected 2 models

Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.