Buick Envision floor mats recalled to prevent accidents
Recalling 35,000 SUVs because the all-weather floor mats could get stuck on the accelerator pedal. August 18, 2024 — Buick's Envision floor mat recall affects nearly 35,000 SUVs because the all-weather mats could catch on the accelerator pedal while driving. The recalled 2024 Envision could experience sudden, unexpected acceleration as the driver tries to figure out what's going on. The recalled Buick Envision floor mats have part number 85647097. A GM dealer discovered the floor mat problem and launched an investigation in June. "The driver-side all-weather floor liner designed for 2021-2023 Buick Envision vehicles has not been modified to accommodate the design changes to the driver-side carpet on 2024 Buick Envision vehicles." — General Motors GM has discovered nine complaints that may be related to the floor mat problem, but has not received any reports of accidents or injuries. More than 7,000 SUVs are being recalled in Canada. GM dealers will retrofit the floor mats (if equipped) and reimburse owners…
Faulty floor mats could cause unexpected acceleration in Buick vehicles
The accelerator pedal may become trapped under the floor mat, causing the accelerator pedal to become stuck in the depressed position. Buick has announced a recall of nearly 30,000 Envision vehicles because their aftermarket floor mats may be defective. The mat may cause the accelerator pedal to stick, resulting in unintended acceleration. Toyota vehicles had similar problems, leading to a massive recall and four deaths. Few people give floor mats a second thought, but they caused a stir nearly two decades ago when Toyota was forced to recall nearly four million vehicles because the mats could cause the accelerator pedal to get stuck. Unfortunately, this had tragic consequences, with four people killed in a single crash. Today, floor mats are making headlines again. The latest recall involves 27,793 Buick Envision crossovers because their all-weather floor mats pose a similar risk. Specifically, NHTSA said, "the accelerator pedal could become trapped under the mat, causing unintended acceleration." MORE: 2024 Buick Envision gets…
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