BUICK REGAL 2016: STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 16V108000

Make Model Year
BUICK REGAL 2016
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2016-03-21 2016-02-24 2016-02-24

Production Dates: 2015-08-30 - 2016-02-12

Manufacturers Involved: General Motors, LLC

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 21510

Component: STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 74

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

General Motors LLC "GM" is recalling certain model year 2016 Buick Regal Vehicles manufactured August 30, 2015, to February 12, 2016. The affected vehicles have a power-steering assist system that may fail.

Consequence

A loss of power steering assist may increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the electric belt drive rack and pinion steering gear assembly, free of charge. The recall began on March 21, 2016. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300. GM's number for this recall is 21510.

Notes

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.