NHTSA recall 16V595000
Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Buick Verano
Reported Aug 11, 2016189 vehicles affectedGeneral Motors LLCMaker’s number 54180Built Feb 16, 2016 – May 12, 2016
The defect
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2016 Buick Verano vehicles manufactured February 16, 2016, to May 12, 2016, equipped with a 2.0 liter turbocharged engine. The engine fuel line assembly may be misrouted, allowing the fuel line to contact the surface of the engine.
The risk
If the fuel line contacts the engine, the fuel line may wear, resulting in a fuel leak and increasing the risk of a fire.
The remedy
GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel line assembly, free of charge. The recall began on August 19, 2016. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300. GM's number for this recall is 54180.