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Recall 13V-105

General Motors LLC recalled the 2013 Buick Encore: Steering (steering wheel/handle bar).

At a glance

Campaign number
13V-105
Reported
March 28, 2013
Vehicles affected
144 estimated by the manufacturer

Source: NHTSA recall records

What is wrong

General Motors is recalling certain model year 2013 Buick Encore vehicles manufactured between December 9, 2012 and December 28, 2012, and equipped with a heated steering wheel. The steering wheel fastener may not have been properly installed. This could cause the steering wheel to come loose or separate from the steering column.

The risk

If the steering wheel separates from the steering column while driving, the ability to steer could be lost, increasing the risk of a crash.

The fix

General Motors will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and make any necessary repairs on the steering wheel. These services will be provided at no charge to the customer. The safety recall began on May 21, 2013. Owners may contact General Motors at 1-[removed]. This is General Motors campaign number 13098.

Notes from the manufacturer

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-[removed] (TTY 1-[removed]), or go to [link removed]

Affected vehicles