Recall 13V097000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE Defect in 2013-2013 BUICK LACROSSE
RECALL This recall affects up to 26,582 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 13V097000 |
| Manufacturer | General Motors LLC |
| Vehicles Affected | 26,582 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect 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.
Safety Consequence
If engine braking is unexpectedly removed, it may increase the risk of a vehicle crash.
Remedy
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.
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