Recall 11V-149: 2011 Buick Lacrosse, 2011 Cadillac SRX

GENERAL MOTORS CORP. recall for visibility, reported to NHTSA on Mar 4, 2011, covering about 10,179 vehicles.

NHTSA number
11V-149
Report date
Mar 4, 2011
Vehicles affected
10,179
Owners notified
Mar 11, 2011

The problem

General motors is recalling certain model year 2011 buick lacrosse and cadillac srx vehicles for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 103, "windshield defrosting and defogging systems". On these vehicles, the software in the electronic climate control (Ecc) module may disable the ability to adjust the heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (Hvac) system settings. If this happens, the driver will not be able to control the heating, cooling, and ventilation for the vehicle.

The risk

If this condition affects the defrost system when it is required, it may decrease the driver's visibility, and could result in a crash.

The fix

Dealers will reprogram the ecc module free of charge. The safety recall began on march 11, 2011. Owners may contact buick at 1-866-608-8080, cadillac at 1-866-982-2339 or at the owner center at www.gmownercenter.com.

Notes

General motors safety recall no. 11057.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (Tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .

Recall details

ManufacturerGENERAL MOTORS CORP.
ComponentVisibility › Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System › Windshield › Electrical Heating Element
Recall started bythe manufacturer
NHTSA campaign number11V149000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
Buick Lacrosse2011All years
Cadillac SRX2011All years

Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 11V-149?

General motors is recalling certain model year 2011 buick lacrosse and cadillac srx vehicles for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 103, "windshield defrosting and defogging systems". On these vehicles, the software in the electronic climate control (Ecc) module may disable the ability to adjust the heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (Hvac) system settings. If this happens, the driver will not be able to control the heating, cooling, and ventilation for the vehicle.

How is recall 11V-149 fixed?

Dealers will reprogram the ecc module free of charge. The safety recall began on march 11, 2011. Owners may contact buick at 1-866-608-8080, cadillac at 1-866-982-2339 or at the owner center at www.gmownercenter.com.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.