General Motors LLC is recalling certain model year 2013-2016 Cadillac ATS sedan vehicles manufactured
— Recall Campaign #15V558000
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.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 96,145 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
15V558000
| Manufacturer: | General Motors, LLC |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | September 03, 2015 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 15V558000 |
| Units affected: | 96,145 |
- Description:
- 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.
- Consequeces:
- If the coil antenna generates excessive heat, there is an increased risk of a fire.
- Corrective action:
- 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.