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General Motors, LLC - Third-Row Power Folding Seatback May Trap Occupant

Published: June 18, 2026Recall ID: 26V394000Category: vehiclesCountry: US

Reason for Recall / Hazard

A person, especially a child, may be trapped by a rear powered seatback, increasing their risk of injury.

Product Description & Identification

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2026-2027 Cadillac Vistiq vehicles. When the power fold feature is activated, the third-row power seatback may fail to reverse when enountering a person.

Affected Products

Third-Row Power Folding Seatback May Trap Occupant

Additional Source Details

FieldValue
SubjectThird-Row Power Folding Seatback May Trap Occupant
Nhtsa id26V394000
ComponentSEATS
Recall link › Urlhttps://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=26V394000
Recall link › DescriptionGo to Recall
Recall typeVehicle
Do not driveNo
ManufacturerGeneral Motors, LLC
Defect summaryGeneral Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2026-2027 Cadillac Vistiq vehicles. When the power fold feature is activated, the third-row power seatback may fail to reverse when enountering a person.
Corrective actionDealers 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. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-333-4223. The manufacturer's number for this recall is N262555780. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on June 18, 2026.
Consequence summaryA person, especially a child, may be trapped by a rear powered seatback, increasing their risk of injury.
Mfr campaign numberN262555780
Potentially affected14540
Report received date2026-06-18T00:00:00.000
Fire risk when parkedNo

Overview

  • Recalling FirmGeneral Motors, LLC
  • Risk LevelSEATS
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