Is the 2011 CADILLAC DTS safe to drive?

The 2011 CADILLAC DTS has 1 open safety recall. While the vehicle may still be driven, owners should contact an authorized dealership to schedule free repairs for any outstanding recalls. Some recalls, especially those classified as critical or high severity, may pose significant safety risks.

Campaign 14V355000

Moderate Plain English 2014-06-23

What This Recall Means

Component

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION

What Happened

The ignition switch in your vehicle is the part that helps the engine start and the airbags deploy. In some 2005-2014 models, the weight of items on the key ring can cause the ignition switch to move out of the 'run' position, turning off the engine.

Risk if Unfixed

If the key ring weighs too much, it could knock the ignition switch out of the 'run' position while you're driving, which means the airbags might not deploy in a crash, putting you at risk of injury. You could also lose power steering and power brakes, making it harder to control your vehicle and increasing the chance of a crash.

How to Get This Fixed

Free Fix

Your dealership will install a new key ring and a protective cover on the key, or an insert to keep the key from moving out of position, absolutely free. You'll receive a notification when the repair is available.

Affected Vehicles

2005 CADILLAC Deville

2004 CADILLAC Deville

2003 CADILLAC Deville

2002 CADILLAC Deville

2001 CADILLAC Deville

2000 CADILLAC Deville

Is YOUR vehicle affected?

This page lists the models and model years named in NHTSA campaign #14V355000. Matching a model and year on this list does not prove an individual vehicle is affected — some vehicles in an affected model year are never part of the recall population. The authoritative way to know is a VIN check against NHTSA's own records.

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