General Motors, Llc | 2014-2016 cadillac cts vehicles, equipped with heated front seats | NHTSA Recall #18V595000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 18V595000 by General Motors, Llc. Affecting 2014-2016 cadillac cts vehicles, equipped with heated front seats Includes 52,867 affected units, Damaged Seat Heaters Can Cause Fire, component: SEATS, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

2014-2016 cadillac cts vehicles, equipped with heated front seats

Defect Summary

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.

Corrective Action

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 Overview

NHTSA ID: 18V595000

Manufacturer: General Motors, Llc

Report Received Date: 2018-09-07T00:00:00

Subject: Damaged seat heaters can cause fire

Component: Seats

Potentially Affected Units: 52,867

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 18286

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: 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.

Consequence Summary: 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.

Corrective Action: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: 87.82

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