GM is Recalling Certain Vehicles Due to Damaged Seat Heaters Can Cause Fire

GM is Recalling Certain Vehicles Due to Damaged Seat Heaters Can Cause Fire

NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V595000
Manufacturer General Motors LLC
Components SEATS
Potential Number of Units Affected 53,586
Summary
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.
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 manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for the recall is 18286.

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