CADILLAC ATS 2015: VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 15V558000

Make Model Year
CADILLAC ATS 2015
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2015-10-16 2015-09-03 2015-09-03

Production Dates: 2014-05-01 - 2015-06-26

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

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.

Consequence

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.