Defect Description For Recall
General Motors (Gm) Is Recalling Certain Model Year 2013 Buick Lacrosse Vehicles, Manufactured Between April 25, 2012, Through March 6, 2013, And Model Year 2013 Cadillac Srx Vehicles, Manufactured Between May 29, 2012, Through February 18, 2013 For Failing To Comply With The Requirements Of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (Fmvss) No. 102, “Transmission Shift Lever Sequence, Starter Interlock, And Transmission Braking Effect.” A Software Problem May Cause The Transmission To Inadvertently Shift To Sport Mode Removing Any Transmission-Related Engine Braking Effect.
Make Of Vehicle
BUICK
Model Of Vehicle
LACROSSE
Year
2013
Recall Campaign Number
13V097000
Component Description
Electrical System:Software
Effect Of Defect
If Engine Braking Is Unexpectedly Removed, It May Increase The Risk Of A Vehicle Crash.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
General Motors Llc
Start Of Manufacture
20120425
End Of Manufacture
20130306
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
26582
Date Owners Notified
20130403
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
General Motors, Llc
Date Report Received
20130315
Make Campaign Number
13053
Part Number
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
102