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NHTSA Recall 05V024000: Air bags

GENERAL MOTORS CORP. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 87,000 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Cadillac CTS.

87,000
vehicles potentially affected
2
models affected
2005
owners notified (May 20)
NHTSA campaign05V024000
Manufacturer campaign05004
ComponentAIR BAGS
Report receivedJanuary 20, 2005
Owner notificationMay 20, 2005
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

On certain passenger vehicles, an interaction between the sensing and diagnostic module and vehicle's electrical system may cause the driver's frontal air bag and/or roof-mounted side impact air bag to deploy when the ignition key is turned to the "on" position.

Safety risk

A person positioned for driving may receive minor injuries, such as abrasions, from contact with a deploying air bag.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the sensing and diagnostic module free of charge. The recall began on may 20, 2005. Owners may contact cadillac at 1-866-982-2339.

Notes

GM recall no. 05004.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

Vehicles covered by recall 05V024000

Make and modelModel years
Cadillac CTS2004
Cadillac SRX2004

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.