General Motors, Llc | NHTSA Recall #15V558000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 15V558000 by General Motors, Llc. Affecting model year 2013-2016 cadillac ats sedan vehicles manufactured april 23, 2012, to september 2, 2015 Includes 96,145 affected units, Rear Defogger Coil Antenna Module may Overheat, component: VISIBILITY, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

model year 2013-2016 cadillac ats sedan vehicles manufactured april 23, 2012, to september 2, 2015

Defect 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.

Corrective Action

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 Overview

NHTSA ID: 15V558000
Manufacturer: General Motors, Llc
Report Received Date: 2015-09-03T00:00:00
Subject: Rear defogger coil antenna module may overheat
Component: Visibility
Potentially Affected Units: 96,145

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 15299
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect 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 Summary: If the coil antenna generates excessive heat, there is an increased risk of a fire.
Corrective Action: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 98.11

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NHTSA ID: 15V558000
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