Safety Recall NHTSA · 14V341000 Reported June 19, 2014

Unintended roof rail air bag deployment

General Motors, Llc · N/A · 16,932 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
14V341000
Manufacturer Campaign
14233
Manufacturer
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
16,932
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
June 19, 2014
Completion Rate
84.69

Defect 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.

Safety Consequence

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

Corrective Action

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.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized General Motors, Llc dealer and reference recall ID 14V341000 or campaign 14233.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 14V341000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 14V341000?

NHTSA recall 14V341000 was issued by General Motors, Llc on June 19, 2014. It addresses: Unintended roof rail air bag deployment. The recall affects approximately 16,932 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized General Motors, Llc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 14V341000 or the manufacturer campaign number 14233. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.