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18V-595

Sep 7

General Motors

Flexible heating mats in the front seats may be damaged over time, resulting in the seat heaters producing excessive heat

Seats

52,867

Software update

18V-594

Sep 7

Halcore Group

Depending on the specific wiring of the vehicle, these brake lights may illuminate when the brake pedal has not been pressed

Lighting

588

Part replacement

18V-586

Sep 7

General Motors

Electric power steering (EPS) assist may be lost momentarily, followed by a sudden return of EPS assist

Steering

1,015,918

Software update

18V-593

Sep 6

Nissan

In the event of a crash in very cold temperatures, the trim cover may separate unexpectedly from the passenger-side knee air bag module instead of…

Airbags

1,671

Part replacement

18V-591

Sep 5

Mitsubishi

Certification Label lists an incorrect rear wheel rim size

Equipment

14,791

Part replacement

18V-590

Sep 5

Fabform Industries

Hinges welded on the bottom frame may fracture and the dump box may unexpectedly fall

Structure

118

Repair or modification

18V-589

Sep 5

Volvo Cars

Capacitors within these charging systems may fail, possibly resulting in a shock hazard or a fire

Equipment

172

Part replacement

18V-588

Sep 5

Navistar

In certain driving conditions, such as on a long down-hill grade, the fuel line may burst if the fuel pump cooling circuit screen becomes restricted

Engine and cooling

26,288

Part replacement

18V-579

Sep 5

Toyota

Portion of the engine wire harness connected to the hybrid Power Control Unit (PCU), could contact the cover at this connection and wear, causing…

Electrical system

192,347

Part replacement

18E-088

Sep 5

AXN Heavy Duty

Wheel end nut locking device on these trailers may not be properly installed, allowing the wheel end to separate from the axle

Suspension

1,569

Repair or modification

Campaign 18V-595

Flexible heating mats in the front seats may be damaged over time, resulting in the seat heaters producing excessive heat

Manufacturer: General Motors
Filed: September 7, 2018
Component: Seats
Vehicles affected: 52,867
Remedy: Software update
Recall type: Vehicle

Defect 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.

Consequence

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.

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.

Affected models

Cadillac CTS 2015 to 2016

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