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HighNHTSA·17V116000·Announced 2017-02-23

GM Recalls 2017 Buick LaCrosse for Power Steering Seal Defect

General Motors is recalling 2017 Buick LaCrosse vehicles because water may enter the electric power steering connectors, potentially causing a loss of power steering.

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 (loss of power steering increasing crash risk) where no specific injuries or fatalities have been reported in the source text, fitting the 'High' severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

General Motors LLC is recalling certain 2017 Buick LaCrosse vehicles due to a defect in the Electronic Power Steering (EPS) system. The electrical connectors for the EPS system may not be properly sealed, which allows water to enter and corrode the connectors. This corrosion can result in a loss of power steering.

A loss of power steering increases manual steering effort, which raises the risk of a crash. The recall began on March 14, 2017. GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and correct the seal seating and secure the EPS connector seals 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. GM's number for this recall is 17085.

The recalled product

Product
BUICK LACROSSE
Brand
BUICK
Manufacturer
General Motors LLC
Category
Vehicle — Steering System
Hazard
Affected units
2,085

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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