Steering: electric power assist systemRecall 17V-116 · 2017 Buick Lacrosse
General Motors LLC recall 17V-116 covers 2,085 2017 Buick Lacrosse for a steering: electric power assist system problem, reported to NHTSA on February 23, 2017. The manufacturer's latest report (2018 Q2) shows 99% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 17V116000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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.
The risk
A loss of power steering may result in increased manual steering effort, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
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.
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
99%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 1 vehicles were listed as unreachable.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from August 23, 2016 to November 2, 2016. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.