NHTSA Recall # | 123176 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 17V116000 |
MFG Compaign # | 17085 |
Manufacturer | General Motors LLC |
Supplier | BUICK |
Brand | BUICK |
Model | LACROSSE |
Model Year | 2017 |
Component | STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM |
Date of notification | 14/03/17 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 23/08/16 |
End date of manufacturing | 02/11/16 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 23/02/17 |
Report created | 24/02/17 |
Regulation part number | |
FMV safety standard number | |
Estimated number of affected units | 2085 |
Defect summary | General motors llc (gm) is recalling certain 2017 buick lacrosse vehicles. The electrical connectors for the electronic power steering (eps) system may not be properly sealed. As a result, water may enter and corrode the connectors possibly resulting in a loss of power steering. |
Consequence summary | A loss of power steering may result in increased manual steering effort, increasing the risk of a crash. |
Corrective action | Gm will notify owners, and dealers will inspect correct the seal seating and secure the eps connector seals, free of charge. The recall began on march 14, 2017. Owners may contact buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300. Gm's number for this recall is 17085. |
Recall notes | Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153). |