If engine braking is unexpectedly removed, it may increase the risk of a vehicle crash.
If engine braking is unexpectedly removed, it may increase the risk of a vehicle crash.
We break every recall down into plain English — this one’s still on our list. Until our write-up is ready, the official NHTSA hazard and remedy below have the full, accurate details.
Source Page by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1250519-buick-lacrosse-2013-recall-power-train · Recall date March 15, 2013 · Official notice: NHTSA #13V097000
“BUICK LACROSSE (2013) recall — Power Train.” GovInfoNow, recall dated March 15, 2013. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1250519-buick-lacrosse-2013-recall-power-train. Based on NHTSA recall 13V097000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=13V097000).
GM will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the transmission control module free of charge. The recall began on April 3, 2013. Cadillac owners may call 1-866-982-2339. Buick owners may call 1-866-694-6546.
We’ve drafted a message you can send General Motors LLC to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 13V097000 — General Motors LLC BUICK LACROSSE (2013) recall — Power Train Hello, I own a BUICK LACROSSE (2013) recall — Power Train that is covered by recall 13V097000 from General Motors LLC. The official recall notice states: GM will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the transmission control module free of charge. The recall began on April 3, 2013. Cadillac owners may call 1-866-982-2339. Buick owners may call 1-866-694-6546. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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