The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·16V108000·Announced 2016-02-24

GM Recalls 2016 Buick Regal for Power Steering Failure Risk

General Motors is recalling 2016 Buick Regal vehicles because the power-steering assist system may fail, increasing crash risk.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (steering system) that may increase the risk of a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

General Motors LLC is recalling certain model year 2016 Buick Regal vehicles manufactured between August 30, 2015, and February 12, 2016. The recall addresses a defect in the power-steering assist system, which may fail.

A loss of power steering assist may increase the risk of a crash. The recall began on March 21, 2016.

GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the electric belt drive rack and pinion steering gear assembly free of charge. 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 REGAL
Brand
BUICK
Manufacturer
General Motors LLC
Category
Vehicle — Steering System
Hazard
Affected units
74

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)

  • REGAL

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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