Broken Toes: 213,000 GM Sedans Recalled Over Rear Toe Link Fracture
GM is recalling more than 213,000 sedans for a faulty suspension component. The recall applies to 2010-13 Buick LaCrosse, 2012-2013 Buick Regal and 2013 Chevrolet Malibu sedans, with a geographical twist.
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The recalled vehicles have been sold or registered in any of the following places:
- Connecticut
- Delaware
- District of Columbia
- Illinois
- Indiana
- Iowa
- Kentucky
- Maine
- Maryland
- Massachusetts
- Michigan
- Minnesota
- Missouri
- New Hampshire
- New Jersey
- New York
- Ohio
- Pennsylvania
- Rhode Island
- Vermont
- Virginia
- West Virginia
- Wisconsin
The concern is that the rear toe link may have been given excessive electrocoating to protect against corrosion, which may become brittle over time and chip away as it comes into contact with road debris. This may lead to corrosion of the rear toe link and the greater possibility of the rear toe link fracturing, which would reduce the driver’s ability to safely control the car.
GM will notify owners, and dealerships will replace both the rear suspension toe links and adjuster fasteners for free. Parts for the repairs are not currently available, but an interim notification will be mailed to owners Feb. 15, 2021. An additional notification will be mailed to owners when parts are available, currently estimated to be March 21, 2021.
Owners with questions can contact Buick customer service at 800-521-7300 or Chevrolet customer service at 800-222-1020 or the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s vehicle-safety hotline at 888-327-4236. Owners can also visit the NHTSA website to check their vehicle identification number and learn more.
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