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2013-2016 Cadillac Ats recall: defroster/defogger/hvac system

General Motors LLC reported this safety recall on September 3, 2015. It covers about 96,145 vehicles.

vehicles affected
96,145
reported
Sep 3, 2015
owners notified
Oct 16, 2015
related complaints
12

Visibility: defroster/defogger/HVAC system

What is wrong
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.
Risk
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.

Recall number 15V558000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 12 complaints about visibility problems.

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Questions about recall 15V558000

Is there a recall on the 2013-2016 Cadillac Ats defroster/defogger/hvac system?

Yes. Recall 15V558000, reported on September 3, 2015, covers about 96,145 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 15V558000?

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.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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