General Motors, Llc | NHTSA Recall #16V517000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 16V517000 by General Motors, Llc. Affecting model year 2011 buick regal vehicles manufactured november 3, 2009, to march 25, 2011, equipped with 8-way power adjustable front seats Includes 42,984 affected units, Front Seat Wiring Harness May Cause Fire, component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

model year 2011 buick regal vehicles manufactured november 3, 2009, to march 25, 2011, equipped with 8-way power adjustable front seats

Defect Summary

General motors llc (gm) is recalling certain model year 2011 buick regal vehicles manufactured november 3, 2009, to march 25, 2011, equipped with 8-way power adjustable front seats. the power seat wiring harness may contact the seat frame, causing the wires to chafe.

Corrective Action

Gm will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and secure the wiring harness, and repair any chafed wires as necessary, free of charge. the recall began on march 13, 2017. owners may contact buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300. gm's number for this recall is 30710.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 16V517000
Manufacturer: General Motors, Llc
Report Received Date: 2016-07-07T00:00:00
Subject: Front seat wiring harness may cause fire
Component: Electrical System
Potentially Affected Units: 42,984

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 30710
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: General motors llc (gm) is recalling certain model year 2011 buick regal vehicles manufactured november 3, 2009, to march 25, 2011, equipped with 8-way power adjustable front seats. the power seat wiring harness may contact the seat frame, causing the wires to chafe.
Consequence Summary: Chafed harness wires may cause a short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action: Gm will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and secure the wiring harness, and repair any chafed wires as necessary, free of charge. the recall began on march 13, 2017. owners may contact buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300. gm's number for this recall is 30710.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 69.2

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NHTSA ID: 16V517000
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