Buick Lacrosse, Rainier: Exterior lighting — headlights

Affects Buick Lacrosse, Rainier · 2005–2009 — about 429K vehicles.

The hazard

Headlamps that do not illuminate reduce the driver's ability to see the roadway and reduce the vehicle's visibility to oncoming vehicles, both of which increase the risk of a vehicle crash.

What to do

GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the HDM, free of charge. The recall began on May 17, 2016. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300 or Pontiac customer service at 1-800-762-2737. GM's number for this recall is 14291.

Critical — crash/injury risk now High — injury risk; see remedy Moderate — fix at next service Low — minor / informational