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NHTSA Recall 21V611000: Curtain (air bags) and air bags

General Motors, LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 34,157 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Cadillac CT4.

34,157
vehicles potentially affected
2
models affected
2021
owners notified (August 30)
NHTSA campaign21V611000
Manufacturer campaignN212342780
ComponentsAIR BAGS › SIDE/WINDOW › CURTAIN; AIR BAGS
Report receivedAugust 5, 2021
Owner notificationAugust 30, 2021
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

General Motors, LLC. (GM) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Cadillac CT4 and CT5 vehicles. The roof rail side-curtain air bags may not have been installed correctly, which could result in an improper air bag deployment during a crash.

Safety risk

Air bags that do not deploy properly can increase the risk of injury in a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect both left and right-side roof rail air bags and reinstall the air bags, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on August 30, 2021. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is N212342780.

Notes

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.nhtsa.gov.

Vehicles covered by recall 21V611000

Make and modelModel years
Cadillac CT42020, 2021, 2022
Cadillac CT52020, 2021, 2022

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.