NHTSA recall 15V-558 (15V558000)
visibility recall reported September 3, 2015 - about 96,145 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 15V558000
- Also written as
- 15V-558
- Manufacturer number
- 15299
- Reported
- September 3, 2015
- Vehicles affected
- ~96,145
- Component
- visibility
What is being recalled
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.
Why it is dangerous
If the coil antenna generates excessive heat, there is an increased risk of a fire.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
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 repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 15V-558 when calling a dealer.
Affected 1 model
Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.
Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.