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🩹 Injury riskNHTSA 18V437📅 Jun 29, 2018

2017–2018 Cadillac CT6 PLUG-IN Hybrid & 2016 Cadillac CT6 recall: child seat

⚠️ What's 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 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is 18228.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
18V437000
Manufacturer recall #
18228
Manufacturer
General Motors LLC
Vehicles affected
22,043
Component
CHILD SEAT:LATCH STRAP; SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY
Owner phone
1-800-458-8006
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Aug 3, 2018
Built
Sep 4, 2015 – Sep 21, 2017
Recall started by
MFR
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.

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 18V437 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 18V437?

2017–2018 Cadillac CT6 PLUG-IN Hybrid & 2016 Cadillac CT6. 22,043 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Cadillac dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-800-458-8006.