2012 Buick Regal - Suspension

Recall Summary General Motors is recalling certain 2012-2013 Buick Regals sold or registered in areas with heavy road salt use (eastern Canada and Manitoba) because the protective coating on rear suspension toe links can chip and rust, potentially causing the links to break. A broken toe link can reduce vehicle stability and control, increasing crash risk. Owners will receive mail notification and should take their vehicle to a dealership to have the rear suspension toe links and adjuster fasteners replaced.

Recalling firm
General Motors
Product
Vehicles: 2012 BUICK REGAL, 2013 BUICK REGAL. System: Suspension. Units affected: 516
Reason
Issue: On certain vehicles, the protective coating on the rear suspension toe links may chip away. If this happens, the metal can rust and the toe links could break. A broken toe link can affect vehicle stability and could cause a loss of control. Note: This recall is an expansion of Transport Canada recalls 2020-615, 2021-510 and 2021-785. This recall only affects vehicles that were originally sold or ever registered in areas of heavy road salt usage (Manitoba, Ontario, Quebec, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, and Newfoundland & Labrador). Safety Risk: A loss of vehicle...
Classification
Class I
Category
vehicle recall
Country
Canada
Agency
TC
Recall date
2026-02-26
Status
Ongoing
Distribution
Canada-wide

Official recall notice from TC

Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/714b53cd-c06d-4d4e-94f1-930c1411ac13