Cadillac CTS, SRX: Electrical system — ignition

Affects Cadillac CTS, SRX · 2003–2014 — about 554K vehicles.

The hazard

If the key is not in the run position, the air bags may not deploy if the vehicle is involved in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

What to do

GM will notify owners, and dealers will install two key rings and an insert in the key slot or a cover over the key head on all ignition keys, free of charge. The recall began on September 15, 2014. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is 14172.

Critical — crash/injury risk now High — injury risk; see remedy Moderate — fix at next service Low — minor / informational