CHEVROLET VOLT 2015: STEERING

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 15V442000

Make Model Year
CHEVROLET VOLT 2015
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2015-07-28 2015-07-10 2015-07-10

Production Dates: 2014-04-11 - 2014-04-11

Manufacturers Involved: General Motors, LLC

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 15386

Component: STEERING

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 10

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

General Motors LLC "GM" is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Chevrolet Cruze vehicles manufactured November 8, 2013, to March 12, 2015, and 2015 Chevrolet Volt vehicles manufactured April 11, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the inner tie rod may not be tightened to specification allowing the tie rod to separate from the steering gear.

Consequence

Separation of the tie rod from the steering gear could result in the loss of steering, 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 July 28, 2015. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 15386.

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.