NHTSA Recall 15V558000
NHTSA Campaign Id 15V558000; Date: Sep. 3, 2015
If the coil antenna generates excessive heat, there is an increased risk of a fire.
Recalled Vehicles:
2013 Cadillac ATS; 2014 Cadillac ATS; 2015 Cadillac ATS; 2016 Cadillac ATS
Component: Visibility:defroster/defogger System
Manufactured by: General Motors Llc
Affected Units:: 96,145
Recall Summary:
General motors LLC (gm) is recalling certain model year 2013-2016 Cadillac ats sedan vehicles manufactured April 23, 2012, to September 2, 2015. In the affected vehicles, the coil antenna module that powers the rear defogger system may generate excessive heat due to excessive cycling or continuous operation.
How to Fix:
Gm will notify owners, and dealers will update the electronic climate control module to remove the automatic rear defogger "on" function, free of charge. The recall began on October 16, 2015. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. Gm's number for this recall is 15299.
Recall Notes:
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Oct 16, 2015
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