Products Liability Law Daily Wrap Up, NHTSA NEWS—MOTOR VEHICLES—Seat power-folding problem leads GM to recall over 14,000 vehicles, (Jul 9, 2026)
Organizations Mentioned:General Motors, LLC
By Joe Cox, J.D.
Dealers will disable the third-row folding feature until parts are available.
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling approximately 14,540 model year 2026-2027 Cadillac Vistiq vehicles. When the power fold feature is activated, the third-row power seatback may fail to reverse when encountering a person. A person, especially a child, may be trapped by a rear powered seatback, increasing their risk of injury (NHTSA Recall Notice, No. 26V394, Report receipt date: June 18, 2026).
Remedy. Dealers will disable the third-row folding feature until parts are available. Once available, the seat module will be replaced. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 3, 2026.
Contact information. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-333-4223. The manufacturer's number for this recall is N262555780.
Companies: General Motors, LLC
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