NHTSA recall 14V-624 (14V624000)
air bags recall reported October 6, 2014 - about 1,046 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 14V624000
- Also written as
- 14V-624
- Manufacturer number
- 14686
- Reported
- October 6, 2014
- Vehicles affected
- ~1,046
- Component
- air bags
What is being recalled
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015 Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV vehicles. The passenger side instrument panel top cover on the affected vehicles may have been manufactured using an incorrect spacer fabric, causing a reduction of adhesion between the spacer fabric and the vinyl show surface. This reduced adhesion may result in inconsistent passenger air bag deployment. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Why it is dangerous
Inconsistent air bag deployment increases the risk of personal injury in the event of a crash necessitating air bag deployment.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the instrument panel top cover, free of charge. The recall began on November 11, 2014. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is 14686.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 14V-624 when calling a dealer.
Affected 2 models
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.