4 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - SEAT BELTS:REAR
Posted on: 2018-04-13
Description
General motors llc (gm) is recalling certain 2018 buick regal vehicles. During the manufacturing process, the rear seat belts may have been improperly routed around the bolster bracket on the rear outboard seats, which can cause inadequate restraint of the passengers.
Consequence
If the seat belt fails to adequately restrain the passengers in a crash, it can increase the risk of injury.
Corrective Action
Gm will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rear outboard seat belts, correcting the routing of the seat belts as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin june 5, 2018. Owners may contact buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300. Gm's number for this recall is 18117.
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.
DEFECT #2 - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
Posted on: 2018-09-05
Description
General motors llc (gm) is recalling certain 2018-2019 chevrolet equinox, impala, cruze, volt and bolt ev vehicles, gmc terrain vehicles, buick lacrosse and regal vehicles, cadillac xts and xts professional vehicles and 2018 chevrolet malibu vehicles. The rear brake caliper pistons may have an insufficient coating causing gas pockets to form, potentially reducing rear brake performance.
Consequence
A reduction of braking performance can increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Gm will notify owners, and dealers will bleed the vehicle's brake system, free of charge. The recall began october 11, 2018. Owners may contact buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or gmc customer service at 1-800-462-8782. Gm's number for this recall is 18279.
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.
DEFECT #3 - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM
Posted on: 2022-07-06
Description
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.
Consequence
A loss of power brake assist can extend the distance required to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
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.
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.nhtsa.gov.
DEFECT #4 - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:ELECTRIC:CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE
Posted on: 2022-07-06
Description
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.
Consequence
A loss of power brake assist can extend the distance required to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
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.
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.nhtsa.gov.