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Vehicle recall 12V525000 · October 31, 2012

2013 Cadillac XTS

If the head restriant is at its lowest position and it falls forward, it will not meet the height required by the standard.

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary
General Motors is recalling certain model year 2013 Cadillac XTS vehicles manufactured from October 12, 2011, through August 30, 2012, for failing to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 202, "Head Restraints." The rear seat head restraints may not lock in the upright position after being folded forward. If the head restriant is at its lowest position and it falls forward, it will not meet the height required by the standard.
Consequence
In the event of a vehicle crash, the lowered head restraint may increase the occupant's risk of neck injury.
Remedy
General Motors will notify owners, and dealers will replace the head restraints, free of charge. The recall began on December 4, 2012. Owners may contact General Motors at 1-800-458-8006.
Notes
This is General Motors' recall number 12258.Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign
12V525000
Reported to NHTSA
October 31, 2012
Filed by
General Motors LLC
Manufacturer campaign
12258
Owner notification
December 4, 2012
Vehicles potentially affected
12,626
Initiated by
the manufacturer
Components
Seats › Mid/rear assembly
Recall 12V525000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

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