NHTSA recall 16V517000
Electrical system › Wiring
Buick Regal
Reported Jul 7, 201642,984 vehicles affectedGeneral Motors LLCMaker’s number 30710Built Nov 3, 2009 – Mar 25, 2011
The defect
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2011 Buick Regal vehicles manufactured November 3, 2009, to March 25, 2011, equipped with 8-way power adjustable front seats. The power seat wiring harness may contact the seat frame, causing the wires to chafe.
The risk
Chafed harness wires may cause a short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.
The remedy
GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and secure the wiring harness, and repair any chafed wires as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on March 13, 2017. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300. GM's number for this recall is 30710.
Electrical system › WiringSeats › Front assembly › Power adjust