GM Recalls 2017 Buick LaCrosse for Rear Suspension Toe-Link Defect
General Motors is recalling 2017 Buick LaCrosse vehicles because incorrectly installed rear suspension toe-links may loosen and disconnect, potentially causing a loss of vehicle control.
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 (rear suspension) that may cause a loss of vehicle control and increase the risk of a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.
Plain-English summary
General Motors LLC is recalling certain 2017 Buick LaCrosse vehicles due to a defect in the rear suspension system. The rear suspension toe-links may have been incorrectly installed, which can cause them to loosen and disconnect from the rear suspension system.
If a rear-suspension toe-link disconnects, it may cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash. The recall affects 11,246 vehicles.
GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the left and right rear suspension toe-link assemblies, correcting their installation as necessary, free of charge. The recall began May 25, 2017. Owners may contact Buick's 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 — Suspension
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 11,246
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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