Cadillac · United States · Crit
Cadillac Ats, Escalade +4 more: Air bags — inflator module
Affects Cadillac Ats, Escalade, SRX, Escalade Esv, XTS, CTS · 2015–2016 — about 4K vehicles.
The hazard
An inflator rupture may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
What to do
Dealers will replace the front-driver air bag module, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed June 19, 2026. Additional letters will be mailed once the remedy is available. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-333-4223. The manufacturer's number for this recall is N262555870. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on May 21, 2026.
Critical — crash/injury risk now
High — injury risk; see remedy
Moderate — fix at next service
Low — minor / informational