CHEVROLET CAPRICE POLICE PURSUIT 2015: STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 16V160000

Make Model Year
CHEVROLET CAPRICE POLICE PURSUIT 2015
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2016-05-11 2016-03-18 2016-03-18

Production Dates: 2014-07-16 - 2015-08-05

Manufacturers Involved: General Motors, LLC

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 22010

Component: STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 6280

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

General Motors LLC "GM" is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Caprice Police Pursuit Vehicles manufactured May 15, 2013, to March 3, 2016. Corrosion of the connector between the electric power steering module and the torque sensor connector may cause a loss of electric power steering assist.

Consequence

A greater steering effort would be needed to control the vehicle if power steering is lost, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering gear assembly, free of charge. The recall began on May 11, 2016. Owners will receive a second notice when remedy parts become available. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 22010.

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.