General Motors, Llc | NHTSA Recall #16V844000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 16V844000 by General Motors, Llc. Affecting model year 2016 buick cascada vehicles manufactured december 1, 2015, to february 24, 2016 Includes 4 affected units, Convertible Roof Control Module/FMVSS 118, component: VISIBILITY, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

model year 2016 buick cascada vehicles manufactured december 1, 2015, to february 24, 2016

Defect Summary

General motors llc (gm) is recalling certain model year 2016 buick cascada vehicles manufactured december 1, 2015, to february 24, 2016. the affected vehicles may have had the original convertible roof control module (crcm) replaced with an incorrect crcm, that allows the windows to close automatically when the roof is closed and can allow the windows to be closed remotely from distances beyond 11 meters using the key fob. as such, these vehicles no longer meet the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 118, "power-operated window systems."

Corrective Action

Gm will notify owners, and dealers will replace the crcm with correct module, free of charge. the recall began on december 1, 2016. owners may contact buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300. Gm's number for this recall is 16126.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 16V844000
Manufacturer: General Motors, Llc
Report Received Date: 2016-11-21T00:00:00
Subject: Convertible roof control module/fmvss 118
Component: Visibility
Potentially Affected Units: 4

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 16126
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: General motors llc (gm) is recalling certain model year 2016 buick cascada vehicles manufactured december 1, 2015, to february 24, 2016. the affected vehicles may have had the original convertible roof control module (crcm) replaced with an incorrect crcm, that allows the windows to close automatically when the roof is closed and can allow the windows to be closed remotely from distances beyond 11 meters using the key fob. as such, these vehicles no longer meet the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 118, "power-operated window systems."
Consequence Summary: If the windows close automatically or can be closed remotely in ways that do not meet all the requirements of fmvss 118, the unexpected closure can increase the risk of injury to the passengers.
Corrective Action: Gm will notify owners, and dealers will replace the crcm with correct module, free of charge. the recall began on december 1, 2016. owners may contact buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300. Gm's number for this recall is 16126.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 50

Metadata

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NHTSA ID: 16V844000
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Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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