NHTSA recall 18V-595 (18V595000)
seats recall reported September 7, 2018 - about 52,867 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 18V595000
- Also written as
- 18V-595
- Manufacturer number
- 18286
- Reported
- September 7, 2018
- Vehicles affected
- ~52,867
- Component
- seats
What is being recalled
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.
Why it is dangerous
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.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
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 repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 18V-595 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.