CarRecallWatch- Component
- VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
- Problem
- General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2016 Buick Cascada vehicles manufactured December 1, 2015, to February 24, 2016. The affected vehicles may have had the original convertible roof control module (CRCM) replaced with an incorrect CRCM, that allows the windows to close automatically when the roof is closed and can allow the windows to be closed remotely from distances beyond 11 meters using the key fob. As such, these vehicles no longer meet the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 118, "Power-Operated Window Systems."
- Risk
- If the windows close automatically or can be closed remotely in ways that do not meet all the requirements of FMVSS 118, the unexpected closure can increase the risk of injury to the passengers.
- Remedy
- GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the CRCM with correct module, free of charge. The recall began on December 1, 2016. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300. GM's number for this recall is 16126.
- Notes
- 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.
What this recall means for you
Some 2016 Cascada convertibles may have had their original roof control module replaced with an incorrect one. This module can cause the power windows to close automatically when the convertible roof is closed, and it can allow the windows to be shut remotely from the key fob at distances beyond 11 meters. As a result, these vehicles no longer meet federal window safety requirements.
An unexpected window closing can increase the risk of injury to passengers, particularly from a window closing on a person's hand, arm, or head. Owners should take the recall seriously and avoid relying on automatic window closing or remote window operation until the repair is completed.
GM will notify affected owners, and authorized Buick dealers will replace the roof control module with the correct part at no cost to you. You can contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, using GM recall number 16126. You can also check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls to confirm whether your car is affected.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Buick Cascada | 2016 |
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