"Under certain conditions, a software condition within the passenger-sensing system may disable the front passenger airbag when it should be enabled or enable it when it should be disabled," said the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration in its recall summary of the problem. "In a vehicle crash, if the front passenger airbag does not operate as designed, increased personal injury could occur."
In documents filed with NHTSA, GM said it became aware of the problem between July 24 and September 23, 2008, when four captured test fleet vehicles were reported to have the supplemental inflatable restraint readiness light illuminated and the passenger airbag status "off" light illuminated while the front passenger seat was occupied.
The recall will begin on November 18. Cadillac dealers will reprogram the passenger-sensing system module for free. Owners can contact Cadillac at (866) 982-2339 for more information.
Inside Line says: Owners of the 2009 Cadillac CTS should have this checked out ASAP with their dealer. — Anita Lienert, Correspondent
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