NHTSA Recall # | 121540 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 17V267000 |
MFG Compaign # | 17168 |
Manufacturer | General Motors LLC |
Supplier | BUICK |
Brand | BUICK |
Model | LACROSSE |
Model Year | 2017 |
Component | SUSPENSION:REAR |
Date of notification | 25/05/17 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 07/04/16 |
End date of manufacturing | 19/10/16 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 21/04/17 |
Report created | 24/04/17 |
Regulation part number | |
FMV safety standard number | |
Estimated number of affected units | 11246 |
Defect summary | General motors llc (c) is recalling certain 2017 buick lacrosse vehicles. The rear suspension toe-links may have been incorrectly installed, and, as a result, they may loosen and disconnect from the rear suspension system. |
Consequence summary | If a rear-suspension toe-link disconnects, it may cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash. |
Corrective action | Gm will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the left and right rear suspension toe-link assemblies, correcting their installation as necessary, free of charge. The recall began may 25, 2017. Owners may contact buick's customer service at 1-800-521-7300. Gm's number for this recall is 17168. |
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). |