NHTSA recall 14V317000
Electrical System · General Motors, LLC
Details
What's wrong: In the affected vehicles, a wiring splice in the driver's door may corrode and break, resulting in the absence of an audible chime to notify the driver if the door is opened while the key is in the ignition. Additionally, the retained accessory power (rap) module may stay active for ten minutes allowing the operation of the passenger windows, rear windows, and sunroof. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the…
Why it matters: Without an audible indicator, the driver may not be aware that the driver's door is open while the key is in the ignition, increasing the risk of a vehicle rollaway. If the passenger windows, rear windows, and sunroof can function when the vehicle is turned off and the driver is not in the vehicle,…
The fix: Gm will notify owners and dealers will inspect the driver door window motor harness, and replace the electrical splice, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began August 2014.
Affected vehicles on MotorDeets
All model years NHTSA lists
2014 Buick Lacrosse.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 14V317000.
Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.