NHTSA Recall 11V308000: Air bags: side/window
GENERAL MOTORS LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 47,401 vehicles. It affects 2011 Cadillac SRX.
| NHTSA campaign | 11V308000 |
|---|---|
| Component | AIR BAGS › SIDE/WINDOW |
| Report received | June 3, 2011 |
| Owner notification | June 22, 2011 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
General motors is recalling certain model year 2011 cadillac srx passenger vehicles for failing to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no 208, "occupant crash protection." the airbags are programmed to turn off the right side roof-rail AIRBAG if the passenger sensing system determines that the right front passenger seat is unoccupied.
Safety risk
The right rear occupant may not be protected and suffer injuries in certain frontal and side crashes.
Remedy
GM dealers will reprogram the sensing and diagnostic module free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin on or about june 17, 2011. Owners may contact cadillac at 1-866-982-2339 and at the owner center at www.gmownercenter.com .
Notes
GM's recall campaign number is 11162.owners 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 11V308000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Cadillac SRX | 2011 |
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.