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2010-2012 Buick Lacrosse, Buick Regal and others recall: power adjust

General Motors LLC reported this safety recall on July 23, 2014. It covers about 414,333 vehicles.

vehicles affected
414,333
reported
Jul 23, 2014
owners notified
Dec 26, 2014
related complaints
122

Seats: front assembly: power adjust

What is wrong
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Buick LaCrosse, Regal and Chevrolet Camaro, as well as certain 2010-2012 Cadillac SRX, Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain vehicles, equipped with power height adjustable driver and passenger seats. In the affected vehicles, the bolt that secures the driver's and passenger's power front seat height adjuster may fall out causing the seat to drop suddenly to the lowest vertical position.
Risk
If the driver's seat unexpectedly drops, the distraction and altered seat position may affect the drivers' control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the height adjuster shoulder bolts, free of charge. The manufacturer distributed interim letters to owners on September 11, 2014. The recall began on December 26, 2014. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1‑800‑521‑7300 (Buick), 1‑800‑458‑8006 (Cadillac), 1‑800‑222‑1020 (Chevrolet), or 1‑800‑462‑8782 (GMC). GM's number for this recall is 14271.

Recall number 14V447000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 122 complaints about seats problems.

2011 Buick Lacrosse2012 Buick Lacrosse2011 Buick Regal2012 Buick Regal2010 Cadillac SRX2011 Cadillac SRX2012 Cadillac SRX2011 Chevrolet Camaro2012 Chevrolet Camaro2010 Chevrolet Equinox2011 Chevrolet Equinox2012 Chevrolet Equinox

Questions about recall 14V447000

Is there a recall on the 2010-2012 Buick Lacrosse, Buick Regal and others power adjust?

Yes. Recall 14V447000, reported on July 23, 2014, covers about 414,333 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 14V447000?

GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the height adjuster shoulder bolts, free of charge. The manufacturer distributed interim letters to owners on September 11, 2014. The recall began on December 26, 2014. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1‑800‑521‑7300 (Buick), 1‑800‑458‑8006 (Cadillac), 1‑800‑222‑1020 (Chevrolet), or 1‑800‑462‑8782 (GMC). GM's number for this recall is 14271.

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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