The front-biased XT5 and the mechanically similar XT6 have been hit with a recall over instrument cluster software that – under certain conditions – prevents the indicator lights for the turn signals, high beams, and hazard warning flashers from illuminating as required. As per documents published by the NHTSA, the affected vehicles fail to conform with FMVSS 101 for control and displays, as well as FMVSS 108 for lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.The recall condition was brought to GM's attention by an engineer on April 17 via the Speak Up For Safety program. Said program was rolled out by the Detroit-based automaker during the ignition switch blunder of 2014. The engineer observed that the instrument cluster of a newly produced Caddy XT5 turned off unexpectedly.
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