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Cadillac CTS Recall 14V341: Air Bags; Power Train:Driveline:Driveshaft

NHTSA campaign 14V341, reported June 19, 2014, 16,932 vehicles potentially affected.

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Official recall notice

Safety recall 14V341General Motors LLC
Component
AIR BAGS; POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
Problem
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2011 Cadillac CTS vehicles manufactured October 18, 2010, to June 2, 2011. In the affected vehicles, vibrations from the drive shaft may cause the vehicle's roll over sensor to command the roof rail air bags to deploy.
Risk
If the roof rail air bags deploy unexpectedly, there is an increased risk of crash and injury to the occupants.
Remedy
GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear drive shaft assembly, free of charge. General Motors distributed an interim letter to owners on August 27, 2014. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is 14233.
Notes
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 CTS2011