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HighNHTSA·16V844000·Announced 2016-11-21

GM Recalls 2016 Buick Cascada for Power Window Safety Standard Violation

General Motors is recalling 2016 Buick Cascada vehicles because an incorrect roof control module may allow windows to close automatically or remotely, increasing injury risk.

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 where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the High severity criteria for potential passenger injury from unexpected window closure.

Plain-English summary

General Motors LLC is recalling certain model year 2016 Buick Cascada vehicles manufactured between December 1, 2015, and February 24, 2016. The recall addresses a defect where the original convertible roof control module (CRCM) may have been replaced with an incorrect unit. This incorrect module allows the windows to close automatically when the roof is closed and permits the windows to be closed remotely from distances beyond 11 meters using the key fob. Consequently, these vehicles do not meet the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 118, "Power-Operated Window Systems."

The unexpected closure of windows in ways that do not meet FMVSS 118 requirements can increase the risk of injury to passengers. General Motors will notify owners, and dealers will replace the CRCM with the correct module free of charge. The recall began on December 1, 2016. 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 CASCADA
Brand
BUICK
Manufacturer
General Motors LLC
Category
Vehicle — Power Window Systems
Hazard
Affected units
4

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)

  • CASCADA

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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