BUICK LACROSSE 2017: SUSPENSION:REAR

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 17V267000

Make Model Year
BUICK LACROSSE 2017
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2017-05-25 2017-04-21 2017-04-24

Production Dates: 2016-04-07 - 2016-10-19

Manufacturers Involved: General Motors, LLC

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 17168

Component: SUSPENSION:REAR

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 11246

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

General Motors LLC "C" is recalling certain 2017 Buick LaCrosse vehicles. The rear suspension toe-links may have been incorrectly installed, and, as a result, they may loosen and disconnect from the rear suspension system.

Consequence

If a rear-suspension toe-link disconnects, it may cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the left and right rear suspension toe-link assemblies, correcting their installation as necessary, free of charge. The recall began May 25, 2017. Owners may contact Buick's customer service at 1-800-521-7300. GM's number for this recall is 17168.

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.