Is the 2009 BUICK LaCrosse safe to drive?

The 2009 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 15V519000

Moderate Plain English 2015-08-14

What This Recall Means

Component

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

What Happened

The headlamp driver module in your vehicle controls the headlights and daytime running lights. In your 2006-2009 model, this module can overheat and fail, preventing your headlights from working.

Risk if Unfixed

If your headlights don't turn on, you'll have a harder time seeing the road and other vehicles, which increases the risk of a crash.

How to Get This Fixed

Free Fix

Your dealer will replace the faulty headlamp driver module with a new one, completely free of charge. Just wait for the recall notice and schedule the repair at your convenience.

Affected Vehicles

Is YOUR vehicle affected?

This page lists the models and model years named in NHTSA campaign #15V519000. 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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