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2013 CADILLAC ATS VISIBILITY Recalls

2 recalls Highest severity: Moderate

All recalls are free to repair at your local dealership. Contact your dealer to schedule service for VISIBILITY issues.

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VISIBILITY Safety Recalls

Moderate #15V558000 Plain English
Component

VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM

Manufacturer
General Motors LLC
What Happened
Your 2013-2016 Cadillac ATS sedan may have a faulty coil antenna module that can overheat, affecting the rear defogger system.
Risk if Unfixed
If this happens, there's a risk of a fire in your vehicle.
Free Fix
You should take your vehicle to a dealership, where they will update the Electronic Climate Control module to prevent the rear defogger from turning on automatically, and this service is completely free.
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Original — What Happened
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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
If the coil antenna generates excessive heat, there is an increased risk of a fire.
Original — Remedy
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.
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Moderate #15V463000 Plain English
Component

VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY

Manufacturer
General Motors LLC
What Happened
Your vehicle's sun/moon roof assembly may have a faulty switch that can cause the roof to close unexpectedly when you press the wrong button.
Risk if Unfixed
If you accidentally press the wrong button, the roof could close suddenly, which might cause injury.
Free Fix
A Cadillac dealer will replace the roof console switch trim plate for free, and they'll take care of it at no cost to you.
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Original — What Happened
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."
Original — Risk if Unfixed
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.
Original — Remedy
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.
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