CADILLAC CTS 2016: SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 18V595000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| CADILLAC | CTS | 2016 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2018-11-01 | 2018-09-07 | 2018-09-11 |
Production Dates: 2013-06-10 - 2016-07-01
Manufacturers Involved: General Motors, LLC
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 18286
Component: SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 52867
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
General Motors LLC "GM" is recalling certain 2014-2016 Cadillac CTS vehicles, equipped with heated front seats. The flexible heating mats in the front seats may be damaged over time, resulting in the seat heaters producing excessive heat.
In cold ambient temperatures, the seat heaters in these vehicles can turn on automatically when the vehicle is remotely started. If a damaged seat heater is turned on while no one is inside the vehicle, the damaged seat heater can overheat, increasing the risk of a fire.
GM will notify owners, and dealers will recalibrate the body control module, disabling the automatic activation of the heated seat when the vehicle is remotely started, free of charge. The recall began November 1, 2018. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for the recall is 18286.
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.
