Recall 13V097000: Transmission Control Module Reprogramming

REPORT RECEIPT DATE: March 15, 2013

NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 13V097000

COMPONENT(S): Electrical System , Power Train

POTENTIAL NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED: 26,582

ALL PRODUCTS ASSOCIATED WITH THIS RECALL

VEHICLE MAKE MODEL MODEL YEAR(S)

Buick LaCrosse 2013

Cadillac SRX 2013

DETAILS

2 Associated Documents

MANUFACTURER: General Motors LLC.

SUMMARY:
General Motors (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013 Buick LaCrosse vehicles, manufactured between April 25, 2012, through March 6, 2013, and model year 2013 Cadillac SRX vehicles, manufactured between May 29, 2012, through February 18, 2013 for failing to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 102, "Transmission Shift Lever Sequence, Starter Interlock, and Transmission Braking Effect." A software problem may cause the transmission to inadvertently shift to Sport mode removing any transmission-related engine braking effect.

CONSEQUENCE:
If engine braking is unexpectedly removed, it may increase the risk of a vehicle crash.

REMEDY:
GM will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the transmission control module free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on March 28, 2013. Cadillac owners may call 1-866-982-2339. Buick owners may call 1-866-694-6546.

NOTES:
General Motors' number for this recall is 13053. Customers may contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); or go to www.safercar.gov.