General Motors, Llc | NHTSA Recall #11V404000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 11V404000 by General Motors, Llc. Includes 4,077 affected units, ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL SYSTEM FMVSS 126, component: ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC), and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Gm is recalling certain model year 2012 buick lacrosse passenger vehicles manufactured from june 9, 2011, through july 2, 2011, for failing to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 126, "electronic stability control systems (esc)." the stabilitrak system has an incorrect calibration that may cause the system to not properly detect if a sensor were to malfunction, and the warning light indicating that the system is not operating would not illuminate, as required in the safety standard.

Corrective Action

Gm dealers will reprogram the electronic brake control module free of charge. the safety recall began on september 12, 2011. owners may contact buick at 1-866-608-8080.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 11V404000

Manufacturer: General Motors, Llc

Report Received Date: 2011-08-03T00:00:00

Subject: Electronic stability control system fmvss 126

Component: Electronic Stability Control (esc)

Potentially Affected Units: 4,077

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 11222

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Gm is recalling certain model year 2012 buick lacrosse passenger vehicles manufactured from june 9, 2011, through july 2, 2011, for failing to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 126, "electronic stability control systems (esc)." the stabilitrak system has an incorrect calibration that may cause the system to not properly detect if a sensor were to malfunction, and the warning light indicating that the system is not operating would not illuminate, as required in the safety standard.

Consequence Summary: The improper diagnosing may cause the esc to falsely activate, resulting in sudden changes in vehicle handling and deceleration, particularly at higher speeds, which may cause the driver difficulty in maintaining the vehicle's desired path of travel and desired vehicle speed, and could result in a crash without warning.

Corrective Action: Gm dealers will reprogram the electronic brake control module free of charge. the safety recall began on september 12, 2011. owners may contact buick at 1-866-608-8080.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 11V404000

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Created At: 1742808662

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