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.
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.
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Source Page by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1226642-cadillac-cts-2016-recall-seats · Recall date July 9, 2018 · Official notice: NHTSA #18V595000
“CADILLAC CTS (2016) recall — Seats.” GovInfoNow, recall dated July 9, 2018. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1226642-cadillac-cts-2016-recall-seats. Based on NHTSA recall 18V595000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=18V595000).
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.
We’ve drafted a message you can send General Motors LLC to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 18V595000 — General Motors LLC CADILLAC CTS (2016) recall — Seats Hello, I own a CADILLAC CTS (2016) recall — Seats that is covered by recall 18V595000 from General Motors LLC. The official recall notice states: 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. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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