2016–2018 Cadillac CT6, CT6 Plug-IN Hybrid recall: Child seat: latch strap
Recall at a glance
- Campaign number
- 18V437000
- Reported
- June 28, 2018
- Manufacturer
- General Motors, LLC
- Part
- Child seat: latch strap
- Vehicles affected
- About 22,043
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."
Safety 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.
Affected models
Model years listed by NHTSA for this campaign. Only vehicles within the build range in the notice are affected.
Notes from the notice
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.
Frequently asked questions
Which vehicles are affected by this recall?
Cadillac CT6 (2016); Cadillac CT6 Plug-IN Hybrid (2017, 2018). Check your VIN to confirm.
What is the safety risk?
If the child seat cannot be attached correctly to the anchorage bar, there is an increased the risk of injury.
What is 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.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recall data for passenger vehicles, recalls since 2013, shown as published. This site is independent and not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and follow your manufacturer’s notice. Terms and disclaimer.