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💥 Crash riskNHTSA 11V149📅 Mar 7, 2011

2011 Buick Lacrosse & 2011 Cadillac SRX recall: windows, wipers & mirrors

⚠️ What's wrong

General motors is recalling certain model year 2011 buick Lacrosse and cadillac SRX vehicles for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 103, "windshield defrosting and defogging systems". On these vehicles, the software in the electronic climate control (ecc) module may disable the ability to adjust the heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system settings. If this happens, the driver will not be able to control the heating, cooling, and ventilation for the vehicle.

💥 The risk

If this condition affects the defrost system when it is required, it may decrease the driver's visibility, and could result in a crash.

🔧 The fix

Dealers will reprogram the ecc module free of charge. The safety recall began on march 11, 2011. Owners may contact buick at 1-866-608-8080, cadillac at 1-866-982-2339 or at the owner center at www.gmownercenter.com.

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
11V149000
Manufacturer recall #
11057
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
10,179
Component
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:WINDSHIELD:ELECTRICAL HEATING ELEMENT
Owner phone
1-866-608-8080
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Mar 11, 2011
Built
Feb 14, 2011 – Feb 19, 2011
Recall started by
MFR
Notes
General motors safety recall no. 11057.owners 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 11V149 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 11V149?

2011 Buick Lacrosse & 2011 Cadillac SRX. 10,179 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 1-866-608-8080.