Excess adhesive on child seat anchor/fmvss 225
Defect Summary
General motors llc (gm) is recalling certain 2016-2018 cadillac ct6 vehicles. the inboard child seat anchorage bars may have had excess structural adhesive applied during assembly, which can interfere with the installation of a child seat. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 225, "child restraint anchorage systems."
Safety Consequence
If the child seat cannot be attached correctly to the anchorage bar, there is an increased the risk of injury.
Corrective Action
Gm will notify owners, and dealers will inspect, remove any excess adhesive, and apply anti-corrosion primer to the inboard child seat anchorage bars, free of charge. the recall began august 3, 2018. owners may contact cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. gm's number for this recall is 18228.
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FAQ: Recall 18V437000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 18V437000?
NHTSA recall 18V437000 was issued by General Motors, Llc on June 28, 2018. It addresses: Excess adhesive on child seat anchor/fmvss 225. The recall affects approximately 22,043 vehicles, with the defect involving the Child Seat component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized General Motors, Llc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 18V437000 or the manufacturer campaign number 18228. 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.