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Cadillac XTS Recall 12V525: Seats:Mid/Rear Assembly

NHTSA campaign 12V525, reported October 31, 2012, 12,626 vehicles potentially affected.

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Official recall notice

Safety recall 12V525General Motors LLC
Component
SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY
Problem
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.
Risk
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.
Notes
This is General Motors' recall number 12258.Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Affected vehicles

Cadillac XTS2013