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Recall 17V-116

General Motors LLC recalled the 2017 Buick Lacrosse: Steering (electric power assist system).

At a glance

Campaign number
17V-116
Reported
February 23, 2017
Vehicles affected
2,085 estimated by the manufacturer

Source: NHTSA recall records

What is wrong

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 fix

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-[removed]. GM's number for this recall is 17085.

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