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💥 Crash riskNHTSA 11V404📅 Aug 11, 2011

2012 Buick Lacrosse recall: stability control

⚠️ What's wrong

GM is recalling certain model year 2012 buick Lacrosse passenger vehicles manufactured from june 9, 2011, through july 2, 2011, for failing to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 126, "electronic stability control systems (ESC)." the stabilitrak system has an incorrect calibration that may cause the system to not properly detect if a sensor were to malfunction, and the warning light indicating that the system is not operating would not illuminate, as required in the safety standard.

💥 The risk

The improper diagnosing may cause the ESC to falsely activate, resulting in sudden changes in vehicle handling and deceleration, particularly at higher speeds, which may cause the driver difficulty in maintaining the vehicle's desired path of travel and desired vehicle speed, and could result in a crash without warning.

🔧 The fix

GM dealers will reprogram the electronic brake control module free of charge. The safety recall began on september 12, 2011. Owners may contact buick at 1-866-608-8080.

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
11V404000
Manufacturer recall #
11222
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS LLC
Vehicles affected
4,077
Component
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
Owner phone
1-866-608-8080
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Aug 12, 2011
Built
Jun 9, 2011 – Jul 2, 2011
Recall started by
MFR
Notes
Gm's safety recall number is 11222.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 11V404 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 11V404?

2012 Buick Lacrosse. 4,077 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.