Safety Recall NHTSA · 16V517000 Reported July 7, 2016

Front seat wiring harness may cause fire

General Motors, Llc · Electrical System · 42,984 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
16V517000
Manufacturer Campaign
30710
Manufacturer
Component
Electrical System
Vehicles Affected
42,984
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
July 7, 2016
Completion Rate
69.20

Defect Summary

General motors llc (gm) is recalling certain model year 2011 buick regal vehicles manufactured november 3, 2009, to march 25, 2011, equipped with 8-way power adjustable front seats. the power seat wiring harness may contact the seat frame, causing the wires to chafe.

Safety Consequence

Chafed harness wires may cause a short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.

Corrective Action

Gm will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and secure the wiring harness, and repair any chafed wires as necessary, free of charge. the recall began on march 13, 2017. owners may contact buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300. gm's number for this recall is 30710.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized General Motors, Llc dealer and reference recall ID 16V517000 or campaign 30710.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 16V517000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 16V517000?

NHTSA recall 16V517000 was issued by General Motors, Llc on July 7, 2016. It addresses: Front seat wiring harness may cause fire. The recall affects approximately 42,984 vehicles, with the defect involving the Electrical System component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized General Motors, Llc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 16V517000 or the manufacturer campaign number 30710. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.