2011 Cadillac SRX Recalled For Airbag Problem
WASHINGTON — General Motors is recalling 47,401 of its 2011 Cadillac SRX s because an airbag problem may leave the right-rear passenger unprotected in certain frontal and side crashes, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
"The airbags are programmed to turn off the right-side roof-rail airbag if the passenger sensing system determines that the right-front passenger seat is unoccupied," said NHTSA in its recalls summary of the problem. "The right-rear occupant may not be protected and [may] suffer injuries in certain frontal and side crashes."
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