2013 Cadillac XTS Recall List
| Recall Date: |
MAY 24, 2013 |
| Component: |
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS |
| Model Affected: |
XTS |
| Potential Units Affected: |
1627
Recall Details
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Recall Date:
MAY 24, 2013
Model Affected:
2013 CADILLAC XTS
Summary:
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013 Cadillac ATS and model year 2013 Cadillac XTS; and model year 2014 Chevrolet Impala vehicles. On the affected vehicles, the brake lamps may intermittently flash without the brakes being applied and the cruise control may disengage. Thus, these vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 108, "Lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."
Consequence:
If the brake lamps flash when the vehicle is not slowing, a following driver may not adjust vehicle speed when the vehicle is in fact braking, and the brake lamps are illuminating as intended, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy:
GM will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the body control module. The recall is expected to begin June 7, 2013. Owner's may contact Chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438 or Cadillac at 1-866-982-2339. GM's recall number is 13158.
Potential Units Affected:
1627
Notes:
General Motors LLC 13158
| Recall Date: |
MAY 24, 2013 |
| Component: |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Model Affected: |
XTS |
| Potential Units Affected: |
1627
Recall Details
|
Recall Date:
MAY 24, 2013
Model Affected:
2013 CADILLAC XTS
Summary:
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013 Cadillac ATS and model year 2013 Cadillac XTS; and model year 2014 Chevrolet Impala vehicles. On the affected vehicles, the brake lamps may intermittently flash without the brakes being applied and the cruise control may disengage. Thus, these vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 108, "Lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."
Consequence:
If the brake lamps flash when the vehicle is not slowing, a following driver may not adjust vehicle speed when the vehicle is in fact braking, and the brake lamps are illuminating as intended, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy:
GM will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the body control module. The recall is expected to begin June 7, 2013. Owner's may contact Chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438 or Cadillac at 1-866-982-2339. GM's recall number is 13158.
Potential Units Affected:
1627
Notes:
General Motors LLC 13158
| Recall Date: |
OCT 31, 2012 |
| Component: |
SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY |
| Model Affected: |
XTS |
| Potential Units Affected: |
12626
Recall Details
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Recall Date:
OCT 31, 2012
Model Affected:
2013 CADILLAC XTS
Summary:
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.
Consequence:
In the event of a vehicle crash, the lowered head restraint may increase the occupant's risk of neck injury.
Remedy:
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.
Potential Units Affected:
12626
Notes:
General Motors LLC 12258