CADILLAC ATS 2014: VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 15V558000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| CADILLAC | ATS | 2014 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2015-10-16 | 2015-09-03 | 2015-09-03 |
Production Dates: 2013-04-15 - 2014-06-20
Manufacturers Involved: General Motors, LLC
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 15299
Component: VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 96145
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
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.
If the coil antenna generates excessive heat, there is an increased risk of a fire.
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.
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.
