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Recall 16V-517

General Motors LLC recalled the 2011 Buick Regal: Seats (front assembly, power adjust); Electrical system (wiring).

At a glance

Campaign number
16V-517
Reported
July 7, 2016
Vehicles affected
42,984 estimated by the manufacturer

Source: NHTSA recall records

What is wrong

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 fix

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-[removed]. GM's number for this recall is 30710.

Notes from the manufacturer

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-[removed] (TTY 1-[removed]), or go to [link removed]

Affected vehicles