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.
General Motors – Loss of Electric Power Steering Assist
| Report Received Date | 03/13/2015 |
| NHTSA ID | 15V146000 |
| Consequence Summary | The circuit board wear may cause a sudden loss of electric power steering assist, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Corrective Action | 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. |
| Recall Code | 15168 |
| Potentially Affected | 2295 |
| Fire Risk When Parked | No |
| Do Not Drive | No |
| Recall Link | Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=15V146000) |
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