NHTSA recall 16V-516 (16V516000)
equipment recall reported July 7, 2016 - about 4,558 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 16V516000
- Also written as
- 16V-516
- Manufacturer number
- 56340
- Reported
- July 7, 2016
- Vehicles affected
- ~4,558
- Component
- equipment
What is being recalled
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Buick Envision vehicles manufactured February 4, 2016, to April 25, 2016. The Tire and Loading Information label may display the incorrect maximum weight information. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
Why it is dangerous
Incorrect weight information may cause an owner to overload the vehicle. Overloading may reduce vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
GM will notify owners, and dealers will install a corrected label as necessary, free of charge. The began on August 22, 2016. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300. GM's number for this recall is 56340.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 16V-516 when calling a dealer.
Affected 1 model
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.