NHTSA recall 17V116000
Steering › Electric power assist system
Buick Lacrosse
Reported Feb 23, 20172,085 vehicles affectedGeneral Motors LLCMaker’s number 17085Built Aug 23, 2016 – Nov 2, 2016
The defect
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2017 Buick LaCrosse vehicles. The electrical connectors for the Electronic Power Steering (EPS) system may not be properly sealed. As a result, water may enter and corrode the connectors possibly resulting in a loss of power steering.
The risk
A loss of power steering may result in increased manual steering effort, increasing the risk of a crash.
The remedy
GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect correct the seal seating and secure the EPS connector seals, free of charge. The recall began on March 14, 2017. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300. GM's number for this recall is 17085.