General Motors has issued a reminder affecting more than 17,000 vehicles due to rear toe link fracture which increases the risk of an accident.
General Motors’ recall applies to approximately 17,050 Buicks due to a fractured rear tie rod that could cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) said in a recall report.
Certain 2012-2013 Buick Regal Turbo and GS vehicles sold or registered in more than 20 states with “high corrosion” are included in the recall. Specifically, approximately 4,751 2012 Buick Regals and approximately 12,299 2013 Buick Regals.
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The General Motors recall applies to approximately 17,050 Buicks due to a fractured rear toe link that could lead to loss of vehicle control. (Steve Fecht/General Motors via Getty Images / Getty Images)
“High corrosion” states include Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia and Wisconsin.
Vehicles in Washington, DC, were also included.
Approximately 4,751 2012 Buick Regal vehicles and approximately 12,299 2013 Buick Regal models were included in the recall. (Getty Images/Getty Images)
Only about 1% of recalled vehicles may have a defect caused by a supplier’s failure to properly apply corrosion protection.
General engines said no injuries have been reported in connection with the problem that triggered the recall, which was submitted Tuesday.
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General Motors said no injuries were reported in connection with the problem that triggered the recall. (Paul Hennessy/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images / Getty Images)
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General Motors dealers will replace the rear suspension toe links and adjuster fasteners at free of charge. Landlord notification letters are expected to be mailed April 13.
The recall joins several other recalls the automaker has filed since late last month over the same issue.