Electrical system: wiringRecall 16V-517 · 2011 Buick Regal
General Motors LLC recall 16V-517 covers 42,984 2011 Buick Regal for a electrical system: wiring problem, reported to NHTSA on July 7, 2016. The manufacturer's latest report (2018 Q2) shows 66% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 16V517000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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.
The risk
Chafed harness wires may cause a short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.
The fix
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.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
66%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 600 vehicles were listed as unreachable.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from November 3, 2009 to March 25, 2011. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.