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NHTSA recall 26V-329 (26V329000)

air bags recall reported May 21, 2026 - about 5,014 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number
26V329000
Also written as
26V-329
Manufacturer number
N262555870
Reported
May 21, 2026
Vehicles affected
~5,014
Component
air bags

What is being recalled

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, XTS, 2015-2016 Cadillac ATS, CTS, and SRX vehicles. The front-driver air bag inflator may rupture during deployment.

Why it is dangerous

An inflator rupture may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

Dealers will replace the front-driver air bag module, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed June 19, 2026. Additional letters will be mailed once the remedy is available. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-333-4223. The manufacturer's number for this recall is N262555870. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on May 21, 2026.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 26V-329 when calling a dealer.

Affected 6 models

Cadillac Ats - 2015, 2016
Cadillac CTS - 2015, 2016
Cadillac Escalade - 2015
Cadillac Escalade Esv - 2015
Cadillac SRX - 2015, 2016
Cadillac XTS - 2015

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

Is YOUR car included? A campaign rarely covers every single vehicle of a model year. Check your exact car by its 17-character VIN with the free VIN decoder and recall check.

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