2012 Buick Regal - Suspension

2012 Buick Regal Suspension Recall Summary The protective coating on rear suspension toe links in certain 2012 Buick Regals can chip and rust, potentially causing the toe link to break and affect vehicle stability and steering control. This recall affects 152 vehicles that were originally sold or registered in areas with heavy road salt usage (Atlantic provinces, Manitoba, Ontario, and Quebec). General Motors will notify owners by mail and direct them to dealerships to have the rear suspension toe links and adjuster fasteners replaced.

Recalling firm
General Motors
Product
Vehicles: 2012 BUICK REGAL. System: Suspension. Units affected: 152
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 link could break. A broken toe link can affect vehicle stability and could cause a loss of directional control. Note: This recall is an expansion of Transport Canada recalls 2020-615 and 2021-510. 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
2021-12-22
Status
Ongoing
Distribution
Canada-wide

Official recall notice from TC

Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/b07500b2-76c3-4fc5-9bf0-c42ec160c9a2