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HighNHTSA·14V317000·Announced 2014-06-12

GM Recalls 2014 Buick LaCrosse for Wiring Splice Defect

General Motors is recalling 2014 Buick LaCrosse vehicles because a wiring splice may corrode, causing a missing door chime and allowing windows to operate after the vehicle is off.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (vehicle rollaway and injury from power windows) where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the High severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

General Motors LLC is recalling certain model year 2014 Buick LaCrosse vehicles manufactured between April 30, 2013, and September 1, 2013. The recall involves a wiring splice in the driver's door that may corrode and break. This defect can result in the absence of an audible chime to notify the driver if the door is opened while the key is in the ignition. Additionally, the Retained Accessory Power (RAP) module may stay active for ten minutes, allowing the operation of passenger windows, rear windows, and the sunroof after the vehicle is turned off.

These vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) numbers 114 and 118. Without the audible indicator, the driver may not be aware that the driver's door is open while the key is in the ignition, increasing the risk of a vehicle rollaway. If the windows and sunroof can function when the vehicle is turned off and the driver is not present, there is an increased risk of injury if an unsupervised occupant operates the power closures.

Dealers will inspect the driver door window motor harness and replace the electrical splice as necessary, free of charge. The recall began in August 2014. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
BUICK LACROSSE
Brand
BUICK
Manufacturer
General Motors LLC
Category
Vehicle — Sedan
Hazard
Affected units
14,765

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • LACROSSE

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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