Chafed harness wires may cause a short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.

Electrical System — Wiring
Seats — Front Assembly — Power Adjust

Date Announced

JUL 07, 2016

Vehicles Affected

42,984

Buick Recall #

30710

NHTSA Campaign #

16V517000

Summary

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2011 Buick Regal vehicles manufactured November 3, 2009, to March 25, 2011, equipped with 8-way power adjustable front seats. The power seat wiring harness may contact the seat frame, causing the wires to chafe.

Actions

GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and secure the wiring harness, and repair any chafed wires as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on March 13, 2017. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300. GM's number for this recall is 30710.

Documents (14)

• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - Date: July 7, 2016 Subject: Upcoming Safety Recall, GM Reference #30710 Models: 2011 Buick Regal Equipped with 8-way power adjustable front seats (RPO AG1, AG2)
• Defect Notice 573 Report
• ISSUED Interim Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
• Recall Acknowledgement
• Safety Bulletin - Reference Number: N162030710 Release Date: February 2017
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - Date: February 20, 2017 Subject: 30710 - Safety Recall Inoperative Power Seats and Seat Fires
• July 31, 2017 Subject: Clarification on Quarterly Report Figures Recall 16V517 (GM 30710)
• Recall Quarterly Report #1, 2017-1
• October 30, 2017 Subject: Clarification on Quarterly Report Figures Recall 16V517 (GM 30710)
• Recall Quarterly Report #4, 2017-4
• Recall Quarterly Report #2, 2017-2
• ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
• Recall Quarterly Report #3, 2017-3
• February 12, 2018 Subject: Clarification on Quarterly Report Figures Recall 16V517 (GM 30710)