2017 Buick Lacrosse recall: electric power assist system
General Motors LLC reported this safety recall on February 23, 2017. It covers about 2,085 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 2,085
- reported
- Feb 23, 2017
- owners notified
- Mar 14, 2017
- related complaints
- 1
Steering: electric power assist system
- What is wrong
- 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.
- 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.
Recall number 17V116000
Affected vehicles
- Buick Lacrosse 2017 2017
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 1 complaints about steering problems.
Questions about recall 17V116000
Is there a recall on the 2017 Buick Lacrosse electric power assist system?
Yes. Recall 17V116000, reported on February 23, 2017, covers about 2,085 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 17V116000?
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.
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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