NHTSA Campaign Id 05V156000; Date: Apr. 20, 2005
Pushing on the pedal will not apply the brakes and a vehicle crash could occur without prior warning.
2005 Buick Lacrosse
Component: Service Brakes, Hydraulic:pedals And Linkages
Manufactured by: General Motors Corp.
Affected Units:: 61,594
On certain passenger vehicles, the clip that secures the brake pushrod to the brake pedal arm pin could have been bent when it was installed. A bent clip may come off, allowing the brake booster pushrod to separate from the brake pedal.
Dealers will install a new brake pedal push rod bushing and retaining clip and, if the clip was missing, a new brake pedal arm assembly free of charge. The recall began on April 26, 2005. Owners may contact Buick at 1-866-608-8080.
Gm recall no. 05038. 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.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Apr 26, 2005
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