BUICK ENCORE 2015: STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 15V146000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| BUICK | ENCORE | 2015 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2015-04-24 | 2015-03-13 | 2015-03-13 |
Production Dates: 2014-11-27 - 2015-02-24
Manufacturers Involved: General Motors, LLC
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 15168
Component: STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 2295
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
General Motors LLC "GM" is recalling certain model year 2015 Buick Encore vehicles manufactured November 27, 2014, to February 24, 2015, and 2015 Chevrolet Trax vehicles manufactured November 18, 2014, to February 17, 2015. The steering column assembly housing may contact the power steering printed circuit board causing the circuit board to wear.
The circuit board wear may cause a sudden loss of electric power steering assist, increasing the risk of a crash.
GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the steering column assembly, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began April 24, 2015. 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 15168.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 'TTY 1-800-424-9153', or go to www.safercar.gov.
