Suspension: rear
- Component
- Suspension: rear
- Manufacturer
- General Motors LLC
- Vehicles affected
- 11,246
- Reported to NHTSA
- 2017-04-21
- Owners notified
- 2017-05-25
Defect description
General Motors LLC (C) is recalling certain 2017 Buick LaCrosse vehicles. The rear suspension toe-links may have been incorrectly installed, and, as a result, they may loosen and disconnect from the rear suspension system.
Safety risk
If a rear-suspension toe-link disconnects, it may cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the left and right rear suspension toe-link assemblies, correcting their installation as necessary, free of charge. The recall began May 25, 2017. Owners may contact Buick's customer service at 1-800-521-7300. GM's number for this recall is 17168.