Cadillac will be recalling the 2009-2010 CTS and CTS-V due to non-compliance with FMVSS 208, which could result in an increased risk of leg injury for the front passenger.

To make the cars comply, dealers will replace the glove compartment, and in some vehicles, modify the instrument panel structure. The recall will begin on or before October 20th.

Around 20,000 cars are affected. If you own one of them, keep an eye out for a notification from GM.

Press Release

Vehicle Make / Model: Model Year(s): CADILLAC / CTS 2009-2010 CADILLAC / CTS-V 2009-2010 Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP. Mfr’s Report Date: SEP 13, 2010 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 10V414000 N/A NHTSA Action Number: N/A

Component: AIR BAGS:KNEE BOLSTER

Potential Number of Units Affected: 20224

Summary: GM IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009-2010 CADILLAC CTS ALL WHEEL DRIVE AND CTS-V VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 208, ¿OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION.¿

Consequence: IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE FRONT PASSENGER MAY BE AT AN INCREASED RISK OF LEG INJURY.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE GLOVE COMPARTMENT ASSEMBLY AND, IN SOME VEHICLES MODIFY THE INSTRUMENT PANEL STRUCTURE. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR BEFORE OCTOBER 20, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CADILLAC AT 1-866-982-2339.

Notes: GM’S SAFETY RECALL NO. IS N100292. OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION’S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV .

Source: NHTSA