Recall 15V146000

STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM

Report Date
20150313
Component
STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
Affected Vehicles
2 models

Defect Description

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.

Safety 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.

Affected Vehicles

Year Make Model
2015 BUICK ENCORE
2015 CHEVROLET TRAX

Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.