The 2007 Cadillac Escalade has 3 recalls, all centered on the front passenger airbag inflator, which can rupture and send metal fragments into the cabin, causing serious injury or death.
In each case, the inflator's propellant degrades over time due to heat and humidity exposure, causing the airbag to deploy with excessive force. Prior repair attempts did not fully resolve the issue for all affected vehicles, which is why multiple recall campaigns exist for the same defect. Any vehicle that has not yet received the current remedy remains at risk.
At a glance
What can fail
The front passenger air bag inflator contains a propellant that can degrade and rupture after prolonged exposure to high heat, humidity, and temperature swings.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator with a different one at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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At a glance
What can fail
The front passenger air bag inflator may explode due to propellant breakdown after prolonged exposure to high humidity, heat, and temperature changes.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator with a different inflator at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The passenger-front airbag's propellant can degrade over time in hot, humid climates with temperature swings. A degraded inflator may deploy with excessive force or rupture, sending fragments toward occupants or damaging the airbag assembly.
What the fix does
Your dealer will replace the passenger-front airbag inflator with a new one.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
