2015 CADILLAC ESCALADE Recalls Canada & USA – Major League Recalls
2015 CADILLAC ESCALADE Recalls — Canada & USA
Summary
The 2015 Cadillac Escalade has 4 recalls, the most serious involving the front passenger airbag, which may deploy partially, irregularly, or with compromised force in a crash due to defects in both the airbag mounting and the instrument panel cover.
Two of the recalls address the same occupant protection concern from different angles: the passenger airbag module may not be properly secured to the instrument panel, and the instrument panel cover itself may be shaped incorrectly, either of which can cause the airbag to deploy off-axis or with reduced effectiveness when it is needed most. There is also a steering concern: the electric power steering assist can cut out temporarily and then snap back suddenly, particularly during low-speed turns, which can cause an unexpected jerk in the steering wheel.
Certain vehicles may experience a temporary loss of electric power steering (EPS) assist followed by a sudden return of EPS assist, particularly during low-speed turning manoeuvres due to an electrical/software issue. If EPS assist is lost and suddenly returned, the unexpected change in steering effort could affect vehicle control, which would increase the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property.
Certain vehicles may not comply with the requirements of Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (CMVSS) 208 - Occupant Protection. The top cover of the passenger side instrument panel may have been manufactured incorrectly, which could result in the passenger side airbag deploying irregularly. This would increase the potential for a front passenger seat occupant injury (where deployment is warranted).
Safety Risk
No risk description available.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the instrument panel top cover.
Certain vehicles may not comply with the requirements of Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (CMVSS) 208 - Occupant Protection. The passenger side airbag mounting may not have been welded to specification, which could affect airbag deployment and result in non-compliance to the standard, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.
Safety Risk
No risk description available.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the instrument panel right side upper trim panel.
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015 Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV vehicles manufactured April 6, 2014, through May 13, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the air bag module is secured to a chute adhered to the backside of the instrument panel with an insufficiently heated infrared weld. This may result in only a partial deployment of the front passenger air bag in the event of a crash. As such, these vehicles do not conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Safety Risk
In the event of an accident, an air bag that only partially deploys increases the risk of occupant injury.
Remedy
GM sent the owners an interim notification letter on May 16, 2014 to advise owners of the recall, and will mail owners a second letter when remedy parts are available. When the parts are available, dealers will replace the instrument panel right side upper trim panel, free of charge. The recall began on June 9, 2014. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is 14220. Note: Owners are advised that until the vehicle has been remedied, occupants should not sit in the front passenger seat position.
