NHTSA Recall 08V582000: Air bags: frontal
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 12,662 vehicles. It affects 2009 Cadillac CTS.
| NHTSA campaign | 08V582000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 08373 |
| Component | AIR BAGS › FRONTAL |
| Report received | November 5, 2008 |
| Owner notification | November 18, 2008 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
GM is recalling 12,662 my 2009 cadillac cts vehicles for failing to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 208, 'occupant crash protection.' under certain conditions, a software condition within the passenger sensing system may disable the front passenger air bag when it should be enabled or enable it when it should be disabled.
Safety risk
In a vehicle crash, if the front passenger air bag does not operate as designed, increased personal injury could occur.
Remedy
Dealers will reprogram the passenger sensing system module free of charge. The recall began on november 18, 2008. Owners may contact cadillac at 1-866-982-2339 or through their website at <a href=http://www.gmownercenter.com>http://www.gmownercenter.com</a> .
Notes
GM recall no. 08373.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 <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .
Vehicles covered by recall 08V582000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Cadillac CTS | 2009 |
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.