2011 Buick Regal recall: power adjust
General Motors LLC reported this safety recall on July 7, 2016. It covers about 42,984 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 42,984
- reported
- Jul 7, 2016
- owners notified
- Mar 13, 2017
- related complaints
- 29
Seats: front assembly: power adjust
- What is wrong
- General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2011 Buick Regal vehicles manufactured November 3, 2009, to March 25, 2011, equipped with 8-way power adjustable front seats. The power seat wiring harness may contact the seat frame, causing the wires to chafe.
- Risk
- Chafed harness wires may cause a short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and secure the wiring harness, and repair any chafed wires as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on March 13, 2017. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1‑800‑521‑7300. GM's number for this recall is 30710.
Recall number 16V517000
Affected vehicles
- Buick Regal 2011 2011
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 29 complaints about seats problems.
Questions about recall 16V517000
Is there a recall on the 2011 Buick Regal power adjust?
Yes. Recall 16V517000, reported on July 7, 2016, covers about 42,984 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 16V517000?
GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and secure the wiring harness, and repair any chafed wires as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on March 13, 2017. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1‑800‑521‑7300. GM's number for this recall is 30710.
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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