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SevereNHTSA·17V267000·Announced 2017-04-21

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

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. 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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