2012 Buick Lacrosse recall: electronic stability control (esc)
General Motors LLC reported this safety recall on August 3, 2011. It covers about 4,077 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 4,077
- reported
- Aug 3, 2011
- owners notified
- Aug 12, 2011
- related complaints
- 25
Electronic stability control (ESC)
- What is wrong
- Gm is recalling certain model year 2012 buick lacrosse passenger vehicles manufactured from june 9, 2011, through july 2, 2011, for failing to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 126, "electronic stability control systems (ESC)." the stabilitrak system has an incorrect calibration that may cause the system to not properly detect if a sensor were to malfunction, and the warning light indicating that the system is not operating would not illuminate, as required in the safety standard.
- Risk
- The improper diagnosing may cause the ESC to falsely activate, resulting in sudden changes in vehicle handling and deceleration, particularly at higher speeds, which may cause the driver difficulty in maintaining the vehicle's desired path of travel and desired vehicle speed, and could result in a crash without warning.
- Remedy
- Gm dealers will reprogram the electronic brake control module free of charge. The safety recall began on september 12, 2011. Owners may contact buick at 1‑866‑608‑8080.
Recall number 11V404000
Affected vehicles
- Buick Lacrosse 2012 2012
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 25 complaints about driver assistance problems.
Questions about recall 11V404000
Is there a recall on the 2012 Buick Lacrosse electronic stability control (esc)?
Yes. Recall 11V404000, reported on August 3, 2011, covers about 4,077 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 11V404000?
Gm dealers will reprogram the electronic brake control module free of charge. The safety recall began on september 12, 2011. Owners may contact buick at 1‑866‑608‑8080.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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