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Recall 15V-558

General Motors LLC recalled the 2013 to 2016 Cadillac ATS: Visibility (defroster/defogger/hvac system).

At a glance

Campaign number
15V-558
Reported
September 3, 2015
Vehicles affected
96,145 estimated by the manufacturer

Source: NHTSA recall records

What is wrong

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-[removed]. GM's number for this recall is 15299.

Notes from the manufacturer

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-[removed] (TTY 1-[removed]), or go to [link removed]

Affected vehicles