General Motors, Llc | NHTSA Recall #11V149000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 11V149000 by General Motors, Llc. Includes 10,179 affected units, SOFTWARE IN THE ELECTRONIC CLIMATE CONTROL MODULE, component: VISIBILITY, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

General motors is recalling certain model year 2011 buick lacrosse and cadillac srx vehicles for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 103, "windshield defrosting and defogging systems". on these vehicles, the software in the electronic climate control (ecc) module may disable the ability to adjust the heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (hvac) system settings. if this happens, the driver will not be able to control the heating, cooling, and ventilation for the vehicle.

Corrective Action

Dealers will reprogram the ecc module free of charge. the safety recall began on march 11, 2011. owners may contact buick at 1-866-608-8080, cadillac at 1-866-982-2339 or at the owner center at www.gmownercenter.com.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 11V149000

Manufacturer: General Motors, Llc

Report Received Date: 2011-03-04T00:00:00

Subject: Software in the electronic climate control module

Component: Visibility

Potentially Affected Units: 10,179

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 11057

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: General motors is recalling certain model year 2011 buick lacrosse and cadillac srx vehicles for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 103, "windshield defrosting and defogging systems". on these vehicles, the software in the electronic climate control (ecc) module may disable the ability to adjust the heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (hvac) system settings. if this happens, the driver will not be able to control the heating, cooling, and ventilation for the vehicle.

Consequence Summary: If this condition affects the defrost system when it is required, it may decrease the driver's visibility, and could result in a crash.

Corrective Action: Dealers will reprogram the ecc module free of charge. the safety recall began on march 11, 2011. owners may contact buick at 1-866-608-8080, cadillac at 1-866-982-2339 or at the owner center at www.gmownercenter.com.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-m4pu_sc2u~4arv

NHTSA ID: 11V149000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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