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NHTSA Campaign ID:  03V346000
Component:  Seats
Manufacturer:  General Motors
Year:
2004
Make:
Cadillac
Model:
SRX
Recall Date:
09/16/2003
Potential Number of Units Affected: 6,771
Manufactured:
Defect Summary:
Certain passenger vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 207, "Seating Systems." One or both front anchor tabs for the front bucket seats are not engaged in the floor pan reinforcement slots. A seat with only one tab engaged or neither engaged would not meet the static rearward loading test requirements of the standard.
Consequence Summary:
In some crash conditions, the seat could pivot rearward and its occupant or a rear seat occupant could be injured more severely.
Corrective Summary:
Dealers will ensure that both front anchor tabs are fully seated in the floor pan reinforcement slots. Owner notification is expected to begin during October 2003. Owners should contact Cadillac at 1-866-982-2339.

NHTSA Campaign ID:  05V046000
Component:  Vehicle Speed Control: Accelerator Pedal
Manufacturer:  General Motors
Year:
2004
Make:
Cadillac
Model:
SRX
Recall Date:
02/04/2005
Potential Number of Units Affected: 19,924
Manufactured:
Defect Summary:
Certain passenger vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 124, "Accelerator Control Systems." if one of the two accelerator pedal return springs fails and the temperature is -22°F to -40°F, the engine may not return to idle within three seconds, as required.
Consequence Summary:
If this were to occur, greater brake pedal force and a longer distance may be required to stop the vehicle.
Corrective Summary:
Dealers will replace the accelerator pedal assembly. This recall is expected to begin during March 2005. Owners should contact Cadillac at 1-866-982-2339.
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