2020 Buick Regal | 2018 Buick Regal | 2019 Buick Regal — Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist: electric: control module: software
Published July 6, 2022 · Recall initiated: June 30, 2022
Summary
NHTSA records recall 22V465000, published July 6, 2022 and initiated June 30, 2022. Recalling firm: General Motors, LLC; 2020 Buick Regal | 2018 Buick Regal | 2019 Buick Regal — Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist: electric: control module: software.
What's the hazard
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Buick Regal vehicles. In the event of a vacuum-power brake assist failure, a software error in the electronic brake control module (EBCM) may result in a loss of power brake assist. As such, these vehicles fail to conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 135, "Light vehicle brake systems."
What to do
Dealers will update the EBCM software, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters advising owners of the safety risk were mailed on August 19, 2022. Owner notification letters were mailed September 16, 2022. Owners may contact Buick's customer service at 1-800-521-7300.
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Recall details
- Brand
- BUICK
- Model
- REGAL
- Manufacturer
- General Motors, LLC
- Lot
- 2020 BUICK REGAL | 2018 BUICK REGAL | 2019 BUICK REGAL
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2020 Buick Regal | 2018 Buick Regal | 2019 Buick Regal — Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist: electric: control module: software recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 22V465000 on July 6, 2022. Reported hazard: General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Buick Regal vehicles. In the event of a vacuum-power brake assist failure, a software error in the electronic brake control module (EBCM) may result in a loss of power brake assist. As such, these vehicles fail to conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 135, "Light vehicle brake systems."
What should I do if I have this product?
Dealers will update the EBCM software, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters advising owners of the safety risk were mailed on August 19, 2022. Owner notification letters were mailed September 16, 2022. Owners may contact Buick's customer service at 1-800-521-7300.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: BUICK. Model: REGAL.