Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac systemRecall 15V-558 · 2013–2016 Cadillac ATS
General Motors LLC recall 15V-558 covers 96,145 2013–2016 Cadillac ATS for a visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system problem, reported to NHTSA on September 3, 2015. The manufacturer's latest report (2017 Q1) shows 98% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 15V558000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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.
The risk
If the coil antenna generates excessive heat, there is an increased risk of a fire.
The fix
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.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
98%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 1 vehicles were listed as unreachable.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from April 23, 2012 to September 2, 2015. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.