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2019 BUICK ENCORE

2019 BUICK ENCORE Recall Title: AIR BAGS: AIR BAG CONTROL MODULE

2019 BUICK ENCORE Recall Date: 2018-11-01

2019 BUICK ENCORE NHTSA Recall Campaign Number: 18V774000

2019 BUICK ENCORE Recall Manufacturer: General Motors LLC

2019 BUICK ENCORE Recall Component(s): AIR BAGS: AIR BAG CONTROL MODULE

2019 BUICK ENCORE Recall - Potential Number of Units Affected: 12

2019 BUICK ENCORE Recall Overview: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2019 Buick Encore, Chevrolet Spark, Traverse, and Trax vehicles. The Sensing Diagnostic Module (SDM) on these vehicle may not have been turned off of manufacturing mode, preventing the air bags from deploying in the event of a crash.

Just What Is a Car Recall? Car Safety Recall Definition - A safety recall is an automotive manufacturer's way of notifying vehicle customers that their product has a flaw. The automobile problem is serious enough that if you do not correct the flaw your and/or your passengers' safety could be at risk. Generally recalls are initiated by the US Government, but sometimes individual car manufacturers will pre-emptively initiate a recall.

Where Do I Find My VIN (Vehicle Identification Number)? Look on the lower left of your car’s windshield for your 17-digit Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). Your VIN is also located on your car’s registration card, and it may be shown on your insurance card.

Auto Tip - How Do I Find Out If My Vehicle Has A Recall? ==> An easy way to determine if you have an active car recall is to just enter your VIN number at the top of this page and CarFax will report if there are any issues at all with your vehicle. The CarFax Report image looks like this:

2019 BUICK ENCORE Recall Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the SDM module to the correct mode, free of charge. The recall began November 6, 2018. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300 and Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 18365.

2019 BUICK ENCORE Recall 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.