Component
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Manufacturer
General Motors, LLC
What Happened
The driver's airbag in your vehicle is a safety feature that deploys in the event of a crash. In certain 2015-2016 Cadillac Escalade, ATS, CTS, and SRX models, the inflator that makes the airbag work could rupture during deployment.
Risk if Unfixed
If this happens, sharp metal fragments could hit you or your passengers, causing serious injury or even death.
Free Fix
Your Cadillac dealer will replace the faulty airbag module with a new one, free of charge. You'll receive a recall notice with instructions on how to schedule the repair. You can also contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-333-4223 for more information.
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Original — What Happened
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, XTS, 2015-2016 Cadillac ATS, CTS, and SRX vehicles. The front-driver air bag inflator may rupture during deployment.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
An inflator rupture may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
Original — Remedy
Dealers will replace the front-driver air bag module, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk are expected to be mailed July 6, 2026. Additional letters will be mailed once the remedy is available. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-333-4223. The manufacturer's number for this recall is N262555870. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on May 21, 2026.
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