If the roof rail air bags deploy unexpectedly, there is an increased risk of crash and injury to the occupants.

Air Bags
Power Train — Driveline — Driveshaft

Date Announced
JUN 19, 2014
Vehicles Affected
16,932
Cadillac Recall #
14233
NHTSA Campaign #
14V341000
Summary
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2011 Cadillac CTS vehicles manufactured October 18, 2010, to June 2, 2011. In the affected vehicles, vibrations from the drive shaft may cause the vehicle's roll over sensor to command the roof rail air bags to deploy.
Actions
GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear drive shaft assembly, free of charge. General Motors distributed an interim letter to owners on August 27, 2014. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is 14233.
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