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Recall 11V-270

GENERAL MOTORS LLC recalled the 2011 Chevrolet Cruze: Steering (gear box, shaft sector).

At a glance

Campaign number
11V-270
Reported
May 6, 2011
Vehicles affected
128,911 estimated by the manufacturer

Source: NHTSA recall records

What is wrong

General motors is recalling certain model year 2011 chevrolet cruze vehicles manufactured from october 2, 2009, through april 21, 2011. The bolt attaching the intermediate steering shaft to the steering gear input shaft may not have been properly installed.

The risk

This could allow the shafts to separate, resulting in the loss of steering. Loss of steering control may increase the risk of a crash.

The fix

Dealers will inspect, and if required, repair the intermediate shaft/steering gear assembly to assure the bolt is fully seated and the shaft properly assembled. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on may 23, 2011. Owners may contact chevrolet at 1-[removed], or [link removed]

Notes from the manufacturer

Gm's safety recall no. 11149.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-[removed] (tty 1-[removed]), or go to <a href=[link removed] .

Affected vehicles