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Recall 12V-525

General Motors LLC recalled the 2013 Cadillac XTS: Seats (mid/rear assembly).

At a glance

Campaign number
12V-525
Reported
October 31, 2012
Vehicles affected
12,626 estimated by the manufacturer

Source: NHTSA recall records

What is wrong

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.

The risk

In the event of a vehicle crash, the lowered head restraint may increase the occupant's risk of neck injury.

The fix

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-[removed].

Notes from the manufacturer

This is General Motors' recall number 12258.Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-[removed] (TTY 1-[removed]), or go to [link removed]

Affected vehicles