BUICK REGAL 2011: SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 16V517000

Make Model Year
BUICK REGAL 2011
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2017-03-13 2016-07-07 2016-07-07

Production Dates: 2009-11-03 - 2011-03-25

Manufacturers Involved: General Motors, LLC

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 30710

Component: SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 42984

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

General Motors LLC "GM" is recalling certain model year 2011 Buick Regal vehicles manufactured November 3, 2009, to March 25, 2011, equipped with 8-way power adjustable front seats. The power seat wiring harness may contact the seat frame, causing the wires to chafe.

Consequence

Chafed harness wires may cause a short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.

Remedy

GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and secure the wiring harness, and repair any chafed wires as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on March 13, 2017. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300. GM's number for this recall is 30710.

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.