The Recall Desk
ModerateNHTSA·16V516000·Announced 2016-07-07

GM Recalls 2016-2017 Buick Envision for Incorrect Tire Label Weight

General Motors is recalling 2016-2017 Buick Envision vehicles because the Tire and Loading Information label may display incorrect maximum weight information, which could lead to vehicle overloading.

What this means for you

Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The recall addresses a labeling error that creates a theoretical risk of overloading and loss of vehicle control. Per the rubric, minor labeling errors and voluntary precautionary recalls without reported injuries or deaths are classified as Moderate.

Plain-English summary

General Motors LLC is recalling certain 2016-2017 Buick Envision vehicles manufactured between February 4, 2016, and April 25, 2016. The recall involves 4,558 vehicles where the Tire and Loading Information label may display incorrect maximum weight information. As a result, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."

Incorrect weight information on the label may cause an owner to overload the vehicle. Overloading may reduce vehicle control, which increases the risk of a crash. No specific injuries or crashes have been reported in the source text.

GM will notify owners, and dealers will install a corrected label as necessary, free of charge. The recall campaign began on August 22, 2016. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300. GM's number for this recall is 56340. Owners may also contact the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 or visit www.safercar.gov.

The recalled product

Product
BUICK ENVISION
Brand
BUICK
Manufacturer
General Motors LLC
Affected units
4,558

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)

  • ENVISION

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.