Vehicle recall 16V517000 · July 7, 2016
2011 Buick Regal
The power seat wiring harness may contact the seat frame, causing the wires to chafe.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- 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.
- Consequence
- Chafed harness wires may cause a short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- 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.
- 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.safercar.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 16V517000
- Reported to NHTSA
- July 7, 2016
- Filed by
- General Motors LLC
- Manufacturer campaign
- 30710
- Owner notification
- March 13, 2017
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 42,984
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Electrical system › Wiring; Seats › Front assembly › Power adjust
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Buick Regal (2011): 2011
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