2020 BUICK REGAL RECALL - #22V465000
RECALL FOR SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC : POWER ASSIST : ELECTRIC : CONTROL MODULE : SOFTWARE
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Buick Regal vehicles. In the event of a vacuum-power brake assist failure, a software error in the electronic brake control module (EBCM) may result in a loss of power brake assist. As such, these vehicles fail to conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 135, "Light vehicle brake systems."
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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
2020 BUICK REGAL |
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| Manufacturer |
General Motors, LLC |
| Manufactured between |
1/1/1900 - 1/1/1900 |
| Recalled on |
7/6/2022 |
| Influenced by |
General Motors, LLC |
| Owners Notified on |
9/16/2022 |
| # Affected |
23,734 |
| Recalled for |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:ELECTRIC:CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE |
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| Description |
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Buick Regal vehicles. In the event of a vacuum-power brake assist failure, a software error in the electronic brake control module (EBCM) may result in a loss of power brake assist. As such, these vehicles fail to conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 135, "Light vehicle brake systems." |
| Consequences |
A loss of power brake assist can extend the distance required to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Corrective action |
Dealers will update the EBCM software, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters advising owners of the safety risk were mailed on August 19, 2022. Owner notification letters were mailed September 16, 2022. Owners may contact Buick's customer service at 1-800-521-7300. |
| 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.nhtsa.gov. |
| See also |
2020 BUICK REGAL Recall for SEATS
2020 BUICK REGAL Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, POWER ASSIST, VACUUM
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