2013 BUICK LACROSSE RECALL - #13V097000
RECALL FOR POWER TRAIN : AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION : CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM)
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.
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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
2013 BUICK LACROSSE |
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| Manufacturer |
General Motors LLC |
| Manufactured between |
4/25/2012 - 3/6/2013 |
| Recalled on |
3/18/2013 |
| Influenced by |
General Motors LLC |
| Owners Notified on |
4/3/2013 |
| # Affected |
26,582 |
| Recalled for |
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM) |
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| Description |
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. |
| Consequences |
If engine braking is unexpectedly removed, it may increase the risk of a vehicle crash. |
| Corrective action |
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. |
| Notes |
General Motors' number for this recall is 13053.Customers may contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); or go to www.safercar.gov. |
| See also |
2013 BUICK LACROSSE Recall for POWER TRAIN, AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
2013 BUICK LACROSSE Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, SOFTWARE
2013 BUICK LACROSSE Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2013 BUICK LACROSSE Recall for SUSPENSION, REAR
2013 BUICK LACROSSE Recall for SUSPENSION, REAR
2013 BUICK LACROSSE Recall for SUSPENSION, REAR
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