Component
STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
Manufacturer
General Motors LLC
What Happened
The power steering system in your vehicle is what makes it easier to steer while driving. In some 2015 Buick Encore and Chevrolet Trax models, the part that helps control the power steering could get damaged by the steering column.
Risk if Unfixed
If this happens, you might lose power steering assistance while driving, making it harder to steer the vehicle. This could increase the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Your dealer will inspect and replace the damaged part with a new one, free of charge. You'll be notified and should schedule the repair as soon as possible.
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Original — What Happened
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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
The circuit board wear may cause a sudden loss of electric power steering assist, increasing the risk of a crash.
Original — 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.
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