2014-2016 Cadillac CTS recall: seat heater/cooler
General Motors LLC reported this safety recall on September 7, 2018. It covers about 52,867 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 52,867
- reported
- Sep 7, 2018
- owners notified
- Nov 1, 2018
- related complaints
- 6
Seats: front assembly: seat heater/cooler
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
- Remedy
- 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.
Recall number 18V595000
Affected vehicles
- Cadillac CTS 2014-2016 201420152016
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 6 complaints about seats problems.
Questions about recall 18V595000
Is there a recall on the 2014-2016 Cadillac CTS seat heater/cooler?
Yes. Recall 18V595000, reported on September 7, 2018, covers about 52,867 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 18V595000?
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.
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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