FOREST RIVER ENCORE 2015: STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM

Make : FOREST RIVER Model : ENCORE Year : 2015
Build Dates : 2014-11-27 - 2015-02-24
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 15V146000
Date Owner's Notified: 2015-04-24 Date Received by ODI: 2015-03-13 Date Added to Database: 2015-03-13
Manufacturers Involved: General Motors, LLC
Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall:
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 15168
Component: STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 2295
Summary:
      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.
Consequence:
      The circuit board wear may cause a sudden loss of electric power steering assist, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy:
      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.
Report Initiator: MFR V Report
Regulation Part Number: Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number:
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.