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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 15V558000

2014 Cadillac Ats | 2016 Cadillac Ats | 2015 Cadillac Ats | 2013 Cadillac Ats — Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system

Published September 3, 2015 · Recall initiated: September 3, 2015

Summary

NHTSA records recall 15V558000, published September 3, 2015. Recalling firm: General Motors, LLC; 2014 Cadillac Ats | 2016 Cadillac Ats | 2015 Cadillac Ats | 2013 Cadillac Ats — Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system.

What's the hazard

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.

What to do

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.

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Recall details

Brand
CADILLAC
Model
ATS
Manufacturer
General Motors, LLC
Lot
2014 CADILLAC ATS | 2016 CADILLAC ATS | 2015 CADILLAC ATS | 2013 CADILLAC ATS
Risk classification
V
Country
US

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Questions about this recall

Was 2014 Cadillac Ats | 2016 Cadillac Ats | 2015 Cadillac Ats | 2013 Cadillac Ats — Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system recalled?

Yes. NHTSA published recall 15V558000 on September 3, 2015. Reported hazard: 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.

What should I do if I have this product?

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.

How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?

Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: CADILLAC. Model: ATS.

View official NHTSA notice(opens on nhtsa.gov)