Buick ENCORE

This model has recorded recalls in US, CA but none on file for AU — that may mean it wasn't sold there, or simply hasn't had a recall.

United States

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    SEAT BELTS:PRETENSIONERUS

    A failure of the front air bags or seat belt pretensioners to deploy in the event of a crash necessitating deployment increases the risk of injury to the driver and front passenger.

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    STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEMUS

    The circuit board wear may cause a sudden loss of electric power steering assist, increasing the risk of a crash.

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    EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELSUS

    If the label is missing front and rear rim size information, the owner may replace the rims with ones that are an incorrect size, increasing the risk of crash.

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    AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULEUS

    If the air bags do not deploy in the event of a crash, it can increase the risk of injury.

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    POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONUS

    Missing bolts on the start-stop accumulator endcap could result in a transmission oil leak and may progress to a loss of propulsion, increasing the risk of a crash. A transmission fluid leak in the presence of an ignition source may increase the risk of fire.

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    STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BARUS

    If the steering wheel separates from the steering column while driving, the ability to steer could be lost, increasing the risk of a crash.

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    SEATS:CRITICAL FASTENERSUS

    If an occupied front seat is missing the rear attachment bolts, it may move during a crash, increasing risk of injury to the occupant.

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    AIR BAGSUS

    If the air bag does not to deploy in the event of a crash, there is an increased risk of injury to the front passenger.

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    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITIONUS

    If the key is removed without the transmission in PARK, the vehicle may rollaway as occupants are exiting, increasing the risk of injury.

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    SEAT BELTS:FRONTUS

    If the seat belts do not remain locked in the retracted position when under load, the seat occupant may not be adequately restrained in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

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    EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICALUS

    Exposed wires increase the risk of electrical shock and personal injury if the cord is handled while it is plugged in.

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    SEATSUS

    A seat that does not stay secured increases the risk of occupant injury in a vehicle crash.

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    SEAT BELTS:PRETENSIONERUS

    A failure of the front air bags or seat belt pretensioners to deploy in the event of a crash necessitating deployment increases the risk of injury to the driver and front passenger.

Canada

Australia

No recorded recalls for this model in Australia.