NHTSA Recall 11V149000
NHTSA Campaign Id 11V149000; Date: Mar. 4, 2011
If this condition affects the defrost system when it is required, it may decrease the driver's visibility, and could result in a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2011 Buick Lacrosse; 2011 Cadillac SRX
Component: Visibility:defroster/defogger System:windshield:controls/wiring
Manufactured by: General Motors Corp.
Affected Units:: 10,179
Recall Summary:
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.
How to 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.
Recall 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 .
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Mar 11, 2011
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