Defogger problems of the 2008 Buick Lucerne

I understand there is a recall to disable and remove the heated windshield solution from the car. This is a feature that cost extra when buying the car and I feel you should repair it, not just remove the feature. Is there any repair instead of removal? if not how do you compensate owners for the loss of functionality of the heated windshield system. I live in the northeast and use it occasionally in the winter.