2016 Buick Cascada: Windows May Close Unexpectedly, Risk of Injury
General Motors recalls 2016 Buick Cascada vehicles with faulty window control modules that could close unexpectedly, increasing passenger injury risk. Owners must contact GM by Dec 1, 2016 for free replacement.
Use caution until it’s fixed
If the windows close automatically or can be closed remotely in ways that do not meet all the requirements of FMVSS 118, the unexpected closure can increase the risk of injury to the passengers.
What happened, in plain English
General Motors is recalling certain 2016 Buick Cascada vehicles that may have a faulty window control module. This could cause windows to close automatically or remotely when the roof is closed, potentially increasing injury risk to passengers. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1226641-2016-buick-cascada-windows-may-close-unexpectedly-risk-of-injury.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1226641-2016-buick-cascada-windows-may-close-unexpectedly-risk-of-injury · Updated October 8, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #16V844000
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“2016 Buick Cascada: Windows May Close Unexpectedly, Risk of Injury.” GovInfoNow, updated October 8, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1226641-2016-buick-cascada-windows-may-close-unexpectedly-risk-of-injury. Based on NHTSA recall #16V844000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=16V844000).
Why it’s dangerous
The faulty window control module may allow windows to close automatically when the roof is closed or be remotely operated from distances beyond 11 meters using the key fob. This violates Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 118 and could cause injury if windows close unexpectedly while passengers are inside.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2016 Buick Cascada vehicles manufactured between December 1, 2015, and February 24, 2016. Passengers in these vehicles are at risk if windows close unexpectedly.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2016 Buick Cascada was manufactured between December 1, 2015, and February 24, 2016. The vehicle may have an incorrect convertible roof control module (CRCM) that allows windows to close automatically or remotely.
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What to do — step by step
Contact GM Customer Service
Call 1-800-521-7300 to schedule a free replacement of the window control module.
What NHTSA says to do
GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the CRCM with correct module, free of charge. The recall began on December 1, 2016. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300. GM's number for this recall is 16126.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
2 dated steps over 10 days.
- NHTSA received the defect report
- Recall began
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #16V844000 (November 21, 2016)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 8, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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