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NHTSA recall 18V-437 (18V437000)

seats recall reported June 28, 2018 - about 22,043 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number
18V437000
Also written as
18V-437
Manufacturer number
18228
Reported
June 28, 2018
Vehicles affected
~22,043
Component
seats

What is being recalled

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Cadillac CT6 vehicles. The inboard child seat anchorage bars may have had excess structural adhesive applied during assembly, which can interfere with the installation of a child seat. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 225, "Child Restraint Anchorage Systems."

Why it is dangerous

If the child seat cannot be attached correctly to the anchorage bar, there is an increased the risk of injury.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect, remove any excess adhesive, and apply anti-corrosion primer to the inboard child seat anchorage bars, free of charge. The recall began August 3, 2018. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is 18228.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 18V-437 when calling a dealer.

Affected 1 model

Cadillac CT6 - 2016

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Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.