NHTSA Recall 03V346000: Seats
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 6,771 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Cadillac CTS.
| NHTSA campaign | 03V346000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 03050 |
| Component | SEATS |
| Report received | September 29, 2003 |
| Owner notification | September 19, 2003 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Certain passenger and sport utility vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 207, "seating systems." one or both front anchor tabs for the front bucket seats are not engaged in the floor pan reinforcement slots. A seat with only one tab engaged or neither engaged would not meet the static rearward loading test requirements of the standard.
Safety risk
In some crash conditions, the seat could pivot rearward and its occupant or a rear seat occupant could be injured more severely.
Remedy
Dealers will ensure that both front anchor tabs are fully seated in the floor pan reinforcement slots. Owner notification began september 19, 2003. Owners should contact GM at 1-800-458-8006.
Notes
GM recall no. 03050.customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Vehicles covered by recall 03V346000
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.