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Buick Envision Recall 16V922: Brake Fluid Leak Can Reduce or Cause Loss of Braking

NHTSA campaign 16V922, reported December 21, 2016, 327 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

Some 2016 Buick Envision vehicles built between January 19 and March 18, 2016 may have master cylinder brake lines that crack and leak brake fluid. If brake fluid is lost, braking performance can be reduced or lost entirely, which raises the risk of a crash.

General Motors will notify affected owners. Authorized dealers will replace the master cylinder brake lines at no charge. Owners can also contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300 and reference GM recall number 16169.

If you own a 2016 Buick Envision, check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls, and have the repair completed as soon as possible.

Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle

The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 16V922General Motors LLC
Component
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Problem
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2016 Buick Envision vehicles manufactured January 19, 2016, to March 18, 2016. The the master cylinder brake lines may crack and leak brake fluid.
Risk
If there is a loss of brake fluid, braking performance may be reduced or lost, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the master cylinder brake lines, free of charge. The recall began on January 18, 2016. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300. GM's number for this recall is 16169.
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.

Affected vehicles

Buick Envision2016