NHTSA Recall 11V404000
NHTSA Campaign Id 11V404000; Date: Aug. 3, 2011
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.
Recalled Vehicles:
2012 Buick Lacrosse
Component: Electronic Stability Control
Manufactured by: General Motors Llc
Affected Units:: 4,077
Recall Summary:
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.
How to 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.
Recall 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 .
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Aug 12, 2011
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