# General Motors, LLC: Third-Row Power Folding Seatback May Trap Occupant (26V394000)

**Recall Urgency Score:** 30/100

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | General Motors, LLC |
| Subject | Third-Row Power Folding Seatback May Trap Occupant |
| NHTSA ID | 26V394000 |
| Manufacturer campaign | N262555780 |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Component | SEATS |
| Units potentially affected | 14540 |
| Do not drive | No |
| Park outside | No |
| Defect | 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. |
| Consequence | A person, especially a child, may be trapped by a rear powered seatback, increasing their risk of injury. |
| Remedy | Dealers will reprogram the software for the folding seat module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 6, 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. |

## Why this score
- 14,540 units affected.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recalls, via data.transportation.gov (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=26V394000). Last refreshed: 2026-11-04T18:12:01.520Z.
Recall data comes from NHTSA and is summarized automatically; check the official notice and VIN lookup before acting. Informational only.