Safety Recall NHTSA · 21V611000 Reported August 5, 2021

Roof rail side air bags may not deploy properly

Q: What is recall 21V611000?

NHTSA recall 21V611000 was issued by General Motors, Llc on August 5, 2021. It addresses: Roof rail side air bags may not deploy properly. The recall affects approximately 34,157 vehicles , with the defect involving the N/A component.

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

General Motors, Llc · N/A · 34,157 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

21V611000

Manufacturer Campaign

N212342780

Manufacturer

General Motors, Llc

Component

N/A

Vehicles Affected

34,157

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

August 5, 2021

Completion Rate

98.22

Defect Summary

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 Consequence

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

Corrective Action

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.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized General Motors, Llc dealer and reference recall ID 21V611000 or campaign N212342780.
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

View Official NHTSA Notice →

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FAQ: Recall 21V611000

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

What is recall 21V611000?

NHTSA recall 21V611000 was issued by General Motors, Llc on August 5, 2021. It addresses: Roof rail side air bags may not deploy properly. The recall affects approximately 34,157 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 21V611000 or the manufacturer campaign number N212342780. 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.