SKYLINE MALIBU 2006: STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
Make : SKYLINE | Model : MALIBU | Year : 2006 |
Build Dates : 2006-04-01 - 2006-06-30 | ||
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 15V064000 | ||
Date Owner's Notified: 2015-02-24 | Date Received by ODI: 2015-02-04 | Date Added to Database: 2015-02-04 |
Manufacturers Involved: General Motors, LLC | ||
Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall: | ||
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 14772 | ||
Component: STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM | ||
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 69633 | ||
Summary:
General Motors LLC "GM" is recalling certain model year 2006-2007 Chevrolet Malibu and Malibu Maxx vehicles manufactured April 1, 2006, to June 30, 2006, and 2006-2007 Pontiac G6 vehicles manufactured April 18, 2006, to June 30, 2006. In the affected vehicles, there may be a sudden loss of electric power steering "EPS" assist that could occur at any time while driving. |
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Consequence:
If power steering assist is lost, greater driver effort would be required to steer the vehicle at low speeds, increasing the risk of a crash. |
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Remedy:
GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the torque sensor assembly, free of charge. The recall began February 24, 2015. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or Pontiac customer service at 1-800-762-2737. GM's number for this recall is 14772. Note: This is an expansion of recall 14V-153 to cover additional vehicles built between April 1, 2006 and June 30, 2006. |
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Report Initiator: ODI | 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. |