Recall 15V558000
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
Defect 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.
Safety 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.
Affected Vehicles
| Year | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | CADILLAC | ATS |
| 2014 | CADILLAC | ATS |
| 2015 | CADILLAC | ATS |
| 2016 | CADILLAC | ATS |
Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.