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💥 Crash risk🩹 Injury riskNHTSA 06V417📅 Nov 1, 2006

2005–2006 Buick Lacrosse & 2005–2006 Buick Rendezvous + 10 more recall: airbag

⚠️ What's wrong

Certain vehicles originally built with cloth seats that were equipped with an automatic air bag passenger sensing system and later reupholstered with aftermarket leather seat cover kits are involved. Testing has indicated that the aftermarket leather seat covers CAN cause the passenger sensing system to malfunction.

💥 The risk

If the passenger sensing system malfunctions, the front air bag on the passenger side may be disabled when it should be enabled, or enabled when it should be disabled. In either case, in the event of a crash that requires air bag deployment, a front passenger's level of injury may be increased.

🔧 The fix

Because a replacement leather seat cover that is compatible with the passenger sensing system is not available, general motors (GM) will repurchase these vehicles in accordance with the terms stated in gm's letter to owners. The recall began on november 6, 2006. Owners should contact GM at 1-877-477-1022 to begin the process of repurchasing their vehicle.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
06V417000
Manufacturer recall #
06102
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
794
Component
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Owner phone
1-877-477-1022
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Nov 6, 2006
Built
Sep 1, 2003 – Jan 31, 2004
Recall started by
MFR
Notes
GM recall no. 06102.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 06V417 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 06V417?

2005–2006 Buick Lacrosse & 2005–2006 Buick Rendezvous + 10 more. 794 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Buick dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-877-477-1022.