Recall 14V118 covers 1,176,407 2008-2013 Enclave, Acadia, Outlook, and Traverse vehicles for side-air-bag wiring. Repair is free at any franchised Buick dealer.
Buick is recalling 1,176,407 2008-2013 Enclave, Acadia, Outlook, and Traverse vehicles because resistance in the seat-mounted side-impact air bag wiring harnesses can keep the side-impact air bags and front seat belt pretensioners from deploying in a crash. That failure increases injury risk for the driver and front passenger, and the dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The side impact air bags on these 2008-2013 Enclave, Acadia, Outlook, and Traverse vehicles are mounted in the seats. They are part of the crash protection system for side impacts. The seat belt pretensioners are separate devices that tighten the belt during a crash, helping hold the occupant in position.
The problem is in the driver and passenger seat-mounted side impact air bag wiring harnesses. A wiring harness is the bundle of wires and connectors that carries electrical signals through the seat. In affected vehicles, increased resistance in that harness means the signal has a harder path through the wiring. In a crash, that resistance can keep the side impact air bags and seat belt pretensioners from deploying.
There is no warning sign before failure. The issue is inside the air bag wiring circuit, so an owner will not feel a change in normal driving before the system fails to deploy in a crash.
Who's affected?
Spans Enclave, Acadia, Outlook, and Traverse crossovers across the 2008-2013 model years, all tied to the side air bag component.
| 2008 Buick Enclave | side air bag |
|---|---|
| 2008 GMC Acadia | side air bag |
| 2008 Saturn Outlook | side air bag |
| 2009 Buick Enclave | side air bag |
| 2009 GMC Acadia | side air bag |
| 2009 Saturn Outlook | side air bag |
| 2009 Chevrolet Traverse | side air bag |
| 2010 Saturn Outlook | side air bag |
| 2010 Buick Enclave | side air bag |
| 2010 Chevrolet Traverse | side air bag |
| 2010 GMC Acadia | side air bag |
| 2011 GMC Acadia | side air bag |
| 2011 Buick Enclave | side air bag |
| 2011 Chevrolet Traverse | side air bag |
| 2012 Buick Enclave | side air bag |
| 2012 Chevrolet Traverse | side air bag |
| 2012 GMC Acadia | side air bag |
| 2013 Buick Enclave | side air bag |
| 2013 Chevrolet Traverse | side air bag |
| 2013 GMC Acadia | side air bag |
| Units affected | 1,176,407 |
A matching year and model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific crossover is included.
What's the safety risk?
If the harness connection fails, the side impact air bags and seat belt pretensioners can fail to deploy in a crash. That leaves the driver and front seat occupant with less crash protection and increases injury risk. Schedule the recall repair soon. Repair will be free at any franchised Buick dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2008-2013 Buick Enclave, Acadia, Outlook, or Traverse is included in this recall.
- Watch for the owner notice if Buick has not already mailed one; notices were mailed starting June 16, 2014.
- Contact a franchised Buick dealer and ask about the free harness-connection repair that restores the side air bag and seat belt pretensioner wiring connection.
- Reference recall number 14V118 when you call, and bring the recall notice if you have it.
- Drive with care until the repair is complete, because the side air bags and seat belt pretensioners can fail to deploy in a crash.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Buick technician replaces the affected seat mounted side impact air bag harness connections with soldered connections. That repair is the free recall remedy. GM's filing says the recall began on June 16, 2014, but this page does not have an available remedy status. Until the final dealer repair is confirmed available for your VIN, ask the Buick service desk to verify the open recall and repair path before scheduling.
Timeline
| March 17, 2014 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| June 16, 2014 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 14V118?
Recall 14V118 covers 1,176,407 2008-2013 Buick Enclave, Acadia, Outlook, and Traverse vehicles with side-impact air bag wiring harness resistance that can stop the side air bags and seat belt pretensioners from deploying in a crash. Dealers replace the affected harness connections with soldered connections for free.
What should I do if my 2008-2013 Buick Enclave, Acadia, Outlook, or Traverse is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific vehicle is included in recall 14V118. If it is, contact a franchised Buick dealer to schedule the wiring-harness repair. Reference recall number 14V118 or Buick recall number 14030 when you call. The repair is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair this safety defect at no cost, and Buick dealers replace the affected seat-mounted side-impact air bag harness connections with soldered connections free of charge.
What is the safety risk in recall 14V118?
The safety risk is that the side-impact air bags and seat belt pretensioners can fail to deploy in a crash. That increases injury risk for the driver and front-seat occupant. If your VIN is included, schedule the free harness-connection repair with a franchised Buick dealer.
What if I bought this vehicle used?
The free recall repair still applies. Recall coverage follows the vehicle, not the first owner. Check your VIN to confirm whether your Enclave, Acadia, Outlook, or Traverse is included, then reference recall 14V118 when you contact a franchised Buick dealer.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/14V118000 |
|---|---|
| Buick customer service | 1-800-521-7300 |
| NHTSA recall # | 14V118 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 14V118000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
- Download Defect / Noncompliance Notice (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
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