CarRecallWatch- Component
- VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- If the coil antenna generates excessive heat, there is an increased risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- 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.
- 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.
What this recall means for you
The coil antenna module that powers the rear window defogger can overheat when it cycles repeatedly or runs continuously. Excessive heat from this part raises the risk of a fire.
To address the problem, an authorized Cadillac dealer will update the Electronic Climate Control module to remove the automatic rear defogger "on" function. The repair is free of charge. Owners will be notified by mail, but you can also check whether your vehicle is affected by entering your VIN at the NHTSA recall lookup or contacting Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006 (GM recall number 15299).
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Cadillac ATS | 2013201420152016 |
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