NHTSA recall 17V-116 (17V116000)
steering recall reported February 23, 2017 - about 2,085 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 17V116000
- Also written as
- 17V-116
- Manufacturer number
- 17085
- Reported
- February 23, 2017
- Vehicles affected
- ~2,085
- Component
- steering
What is being 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.
Why it is dangerous
A loss of power steering may result in increased manual steering effort, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
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.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 17V-116 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.