2012 BUICK REGAL RECALL - #20V764000
RECALL FOR SUSPENSION : REAR
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2012-2013 Buick Regal, 2013 Chevrolet Malibu, and 2010-2013 Buick Lacrosse vehicles sold or ever registered in Connecticut, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, or Wisconsin. These vehicles may have rear toe links that received excessive electrocoating (e-coat) corrosion protection, which could cause the e-coat to become brittle and break away when contacted by road debris. Over time, the e-coat may chip away, exposing the metal toe link and making it more susceptible to corrosion. Corrosion may eventually cause the toe link to thin and ultimately to fracture.
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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
2012 BUICK REGAL |
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| Manufacturer |
General Motors, LLC |
| Manufactured between |
1/1/1900 - 1/1/1900 |
| Recalled on |
12/10/2020 |
| Influenced by |
General Motors, LLC |
| Owners Notified on |
8/19/2021 |
| # Affected |
218,526 |
| Recalled for |
SUSPENSION:REAR |
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| Description |
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2012-2013 Buick Regal, 2013 Chevrolet Malibu, and 2010-2013 Buick Lacrosse vehicles sold or ever registered in Connecticut, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, or Wisconsin. These vehicles may have rear toe links that received excessive electrocoating (e-coat) corrosion protection, which could cause the e-coat to become brittle and break away when contacted by road debris. Over time, the e-coat may chip away, exposing the metal toe link and making it more susceptible to corrosion. Corrosion may eventually cause the toe link to thin and ultimately to fracture. |
| Consequences |
A rear toe link fracture may reduce the driver's ability to control the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Corrective action |
GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear suspension toe links and adjuster fasteners free of charge. Parts are not currently available. Owners were mailed an interim notification on January 27, 2021, and April 15, 2021. A third notification was mailed on August 19, 201. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N202308930. |
| Notes |
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
| See also |
2012 BUICK REGAL Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING
2012 BUICK REGAL Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING, TURN SIGNAL
2012 BUICK REGAL Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2012 BUICK REGAL Recall for SEATS, FRONT ASSEMBLY, POWER ADJUST
2012 BUICK REGAL Recall for SUSPENSION, REAR
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