1. VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM
| Title |
Details |
| Component Description |
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM |
| Manufacturer That Filed Defect/noncompliance Report |
General Motors LLC |
| Begin Date Of Manufacturing |
20140501 |
| End Date Of Manufacturing |
20150626 |
| Vehicle, Equipment Or Tire Report |
0 |
| Potential Number Of Units Affected |
96145 |
| Date Owner Notified By MFR |
20151016 |
| Recall Initiator (MFR/OVSC/ODI) |
MFR |
| Mfg |
General Motors LLC |
| Report Received Date |
20150903 |
| Record Creation Date |
20150903 |
| Regulation Part Number |
|
| Defect Summary |
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. |
| Consequence Summary |
If the coil antenna generates excessive heat, there is an increased risk of a fire. |
| Corrective Summary |
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 Notes |
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. |
2. VISIBILITY:SUN ROOF ASSEMBLY
| Component Description |
VISIBILITY:SUN ROOF ASSEMBLY |
| Manufacturer That Filed Defect/noncompliance Report |
General Motors LLC |
| Begin Date Of Manufacturing |
20140501 |
| End Date Of Manufacturing |
20150626 |
| Vehicle, Equipment Or Tire Report |
0 |
| Potential Number Of Units Affected |
63665 |
| Date Owner Notified By MFR |
20150819 |
| Recall Initiator (MFR/OVSC/ODI) |
MFR |
| Mfg |
General Motors LLC |
| Report Received Date |
20150724 |
| Record Creation Date |
20150724 |
| Regulation Part Number |
|
| Defect Summary |
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013-2016 Cadillac ATS vehicles manufactured April 25, 2012, to June 25, 2015. The affected vehicles may experience the roof panel closing automatically when the non-recessed switches are pressed and the roof panel is open. These vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 118, "Power-Operated Window, Partition, and Roof Panel Systems." |
| Consequence Summary |
Because the switch is not recessed, the roof panel switch may inadvertently be pressed resulting in unintended auto-closure of the roof panel, increasing the risk of personal injury. |
| Corrective Summary |
GM will notify owners and dealers will replace the roof console accessory switch trim plate, free of charge. The recall began on August 19, 2015. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is 15568. Note this recall supersedes 15V-106. |
| Recall Notes |
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. |
3. SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES
| Component Description |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES |
| Manufacturer That Filed Defect/noncompliance Report |
General Motors LLC |
| Begin Date Of Manufacturing |
20150127 |
| End Date Of Manufacturing |
20150324 |
| Vehicle, Equipment Or Tire Report |
0 |
| Potential Number Of Units Affected |
2163 |
| Date Owner Notified By MFR |
20150706 |
| Recall Initiator (MFR/OVSC/ODI) |
MFR |
| Mfg |
General Motors LLC |
| Report Received Date |
20150609 |
| Record Creation Date |
20150609 |
| Regulation Part Number |
|
| Defect Summary |
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015 Cadillac ATS and CTS vehicles. The affected vehicles have a bracket between the brake pedal assembly and the rod that actuates the brakes that may fracture during normal brake pedal operation. |
| Consequence Summary |
If the bracket fractures, the driver would not be able to apply the brakes, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Corrective Summary |
GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicle and replace any affected bracket, free of charge. The recall began July 6, 2015. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is 15352. |
| Recall Notes |
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. |
