Component
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER
Manufacturer
General Motors LLC
What Happened
Your Cadillac CTS has a heated seat that uses flexible mats to warm you up. Over time, these mats can get damaged, causing the seat heaters to get too hot.
Risk if Unfixed
If the seat heater is damaged, it could catch fire if it's turned on when you're not in the car, especially in cold temperatures. This is a serious safety risk.
Free Fix
Your Cadillac dealer will update the computer system to prevent the seat heater from turning on automatically when you're not in the car. This repair is free, and you'll be notified when it's time to bring your vehicle in.
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Original — What Happened
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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
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.
Original — Remedy
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.
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