NHTSA recall 13V-097 (13V097000)
power train recall reported March 15, 2013 - about 26,582 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 13V097000
- Also written as
- 13V-097
- Manufacturer number
- 13053
- Reported
- March 15, 2013
- Vehicles affected
- ~26,582
- Component
- power train
What is being recalled
General Motors (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013 Buick LaCrosse vehicles, manufactured between April 25, 2012, through March 6, 2013, and model year 2013 Cadillac SRX vehicles, manufactured between May 29, 2012, through February 18, 2013 for failing to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 102, "Transmission Shift Lever Sequence, Starter Interlock, and Transmission Braking Effect." A software problem may cause the transmission to inadvertently shift to Sport mode removing any transmission-related engine braking effect.
Why it is dangerous
If engine braking is unexpectedly removed, it may increase the risk of a vehicle crash.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
GM will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the transmission control module free of charge. The recall began on April 3, 2013. Cadillac owners may call 1-866-982-2339. Buick owners may call 1-866-694-6546.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 13V-097 when calling a dealer.
Affected 2 models
Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.
Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.