CarRecallWatch- Component
- STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
- Problem
- 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.
- 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 2017 Buick LaCrosse vehicles have electrical connectors for the electronic power steering system that may not be properly sealed. Water can enter and corrode these connectors, which may cause a loss of power steering.
If power steering is lost, the steering wheel becomes much harder to turn by hand, which increases the risk of a crash. Owners of affected vehicles should take this seriously and not ignore any change in steering effort.
The repair is free. Dealers will inspect the vehicle and correct the seal seating and secure the power steering connector seals at no cost. Owners will be notified by mail, or you can contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300. You can also check your VIN for open recalls on the NHTSA website and schedule an appointment with an authorized dealer.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Buick Lacrosse | 2017 |
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