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Recall 18V-437

General Motors LLC recalled the 2016 Cadillac CT6 and 1 other model: Child seat (latch strap); Seats (mid/rear assembly).

At a glance

Campaign number
18V-437
Reported
June 28, 2018
Vehicles affected
22,043 estimated by the manufacturer

Source: NHTSA recall records

What is wrong

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Cadillac CT6 vehicles. The inboard child seat anchorage bars may have had excess structural adhesive applied during assembly, which can interfere with the installation of a child seat. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 225, "Child Restraint Anchorage Systems."

The risk

If the child seat cannot be attached correctly to the anchorage bar, there is an increased the risk of injury.

The fix

GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect, remove any excess adhesive, and apply anti-corrosion primer to the inboard child seat anchorage bars, free of charge. The recall began August 3, 2018. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-[removed]. GM's number for this recall is 18228.

Notes from the manufacturer

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