Buick Lacrosse recalled over injury risk

Recall date

February 23, 2017

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

General Motors, LLC recalls 2017 Buick Lacrosse

Recall number

17V116000

Brand / firm

Buick

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 2,085 units

Why it was recalled

A loss of power steering may result in increased manual steering effort, increasing the risk of a crash.

What was recalled

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2017 Buick LaCrosse vehicles. The electrical connectors for the Electronic Power Steering (EPS) system may not be properly sealed. As a result, water may enter and corrode the connectors possibly resulting in a loss of power steering.

What to do

GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect correct the seal seating and secure the EPS connector seals, free of charge. The recall began on March 14, 2017. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300. GM's number for this recall is 17085.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.