A rear toe link fracture may reduce the driver's ability to control the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Suspension — Rear

Summary

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2010-2013 Buick Lacrosse, 2012-2013 Buick Regal, and 2013 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles sold or ever registered in Connecticut, Delaware, the 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, or Wisconsin. These vehicles may have rear toe links that received an improper amount of electrocoating (e-coat) corrosion protection, which could cause the e-coat to become brittle and break away when contacted by road debris. Over time, the e-coat may chip away, exposing the metal toe link and making it more susceptible to corrosion. Corrosion may eventually cause the toe link to thin and ultimately fracture.

Actions

Dealers will replace the rear suspension toe links and adjuster fasteners, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 27, 2022. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N212346640. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recalls 20V-764 and 21V-633.

Documents (18)

• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - Dealer Message re REVISION N212346640-01 Safety Recall Rear Suspension Toe Link May Break Customer Letter Added
• Miscellaneous Document - Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) for Safety Recall N212346640 Rear Suspension Toe Link May Break
• Miscellaneous Document - Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) for Safety Recall N212346640 Rear Suspension Toe Link May Break
• Safety Bulletin
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - Dealer Message re N212346640 - Safety Recall Rear Suspension Toe Link May Break
• Miscellaneous Document - Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) for Safety Recall N212346640 Rear Suspension Toe Link May Break
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - Dealer Message re Upcoming Safety Recall N212346640 Rear Suspension Toe Link May Break
• Recall 573 Report
• Recall Acknowledgement
• Defect Notice 573 Report
• Safety Bulletin
• ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
• Safety Bulletin
• Miscellaneous Document - Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) for Safety Recall N212346640 Rear Suspension Toe Link May Break
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - Dealer Message re Rear Suspension ...
• Safety Bulletin
• Miscellaneous Document - Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) for Safety Recall N212346640 Rear Suspension Toe Link May Break
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - Dealer Message re REVISION: N212346640-03 – Safety Recall Rear Suspension Toe Link May Break Revised Service Procedure

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