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2017 Buick LaCrosse recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 2 safety recall campaigns for the 2017 Buick LaCrosse. The most recent was reported on April 21, 2017. Campaigns are matched by the model names in NHTSA's records: LACROSSE.

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Campaigns at a glance

Recall campaigns for the 2017 Buick LaCrosse, newest first
NHTSA numberReportedComponent
17V267000April 21, 2017Suspension › Rear
17V116000February 23, 2017Steering › Electric Power Assist System

Systems involved: Steering (1) · Suspension (1)

Recall records

NHTSA 17V267000Manufacturer no. 17168

Suspension › Rear

Report received by NHTSA
April 21, 2017
Owner notification
May 25, 2017
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
11,246 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2017 Buick LaCrosse
April 7, 2016 – October 19, 2016
Model names in the NHTSA record
LACROSSE

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.

Safety risk

If a rear-suspension toe-link disconnects, it may cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 17V267000, filed by General Motors LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 17V116000Manufacturer no. 17085

Steering › Electric Power Assist System

Report received by NHTSA
February 23, 2017
Owner notification
March 14, 2017
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
2,085 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2017 Buick LaCrosse
August 23, 2016 – November 2, 2016
Model names in the NHTSA record
LACROSSE

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.

Safety risk

A loss of power steering may result in increased manual steering effort, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 17V116000, filed by General Motors LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

Records reproduce NHTSA's published text for each campaign. Last record date for this page: April 24, 2017.