NHTSA recall 16V-517 (16V517000)
electrical system recall reported July 7, 2016 - about 42,984 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 16V517000
- Also written as
- 16V-517
- Manufacturer number
- 30710
- Reported
- July 7, 2016
- Vehicles affected
- ~42,984
- Component
- electrical system
What is being recalled
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.
Why it is dangerous
Chafed harness wires may cause a short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
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 repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 16V-517 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.