BUICK REGAL 2018: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:ELECTRIC:CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 22V465000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| BUICK | REGAL | 2018 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2022-09-16 | 2022-06-30 | 2022-07-06 |
Production Dates: 2017-06-09 - 2018-02-22
Manufacturers Involved: General Motors, LLC
Manufacturer Campaign Number: N222370090
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:ELECTRIC:CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 23734
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 135
General Motors, LLC "GM" is recalling certain 2018-2020 Buick Regal vehicles. In the event of a vacuum-power brake assist failure, a software error in the electronic brake control module "EBCM" may result in a loss of power brake assist. As such, these vehicles fail to conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 135, "Light vehicle brake systems."
A loss of power brake assist can extend the distance required to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Dealers will update the EBCM software, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters advising owners of the safety risk were mailed on August 19, 2022. Owner notification letters were mailed September 16, 2022. Owners may contact Buick's customer service at 1-800-521-7300.
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.nhtsa.gov.
