Is the 2007 BUICK LaCrosse safe to drive?

The 2007 BUICK LaCrosse has 1 open safety recall. While the vehicle may still be driven, owners should contact an authorized dealership to schedule free repairs for any outstanding recalls. Some recalls, especially those classified as critical or high severity, may pose significant safety risks.

Campaign 09E005000

Critical Plain English 2009-02-17

What This Recall Means

Component

STEERING

What Happened

The steering knuckle in your vehicle is a critical part that connects the steering system to the wheels. The steering knuckle is made by Dorman, and in some cases, it can break at the hub, causing a serious problem.

Risk if Unfixed

If the steering knuckle breaks while you're driving, you could lose control of your vehicle and crash without warning. This is a very serious safety risk.

How to Get This Fixed

Free Fix

Your dealer will replace the defective steering knuckle with a new one at no cost to you. They'll also cover the labor costs, so you won't have to pay a thing.

Affected Vehicles

2007 BUICK LaCrosse

2007 BUICK Terraza

2007 CHEVROLET Uplander

2006 BUICK LaCrosse

2006 BUICK Terraza

2006 CHEVROLET Uplander

2005 BUICK LaCrosse

2005 BUICK Terraza

2005 CHEVROLET Uplander

Is YOUR vehicle affected?

This page lists the models and model years named in NHTSA campaign #09E005000. Matching a model and year on this list does not prove an individual vehicle is affected — some vehicles in an affected model year are never part of the recall population. The authoritative way to know is a VIN check against NHTSA's own records.

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