Recall 15V-146
General Motors LLC recalled the 2015 Buick Encore and 1 other model: Steering (electric power assist system).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 15V-146
- Reported
- March 13, 2015
- Vehicles affected
- 2,295 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
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.
The risk
The circuit board wear may cause a sudden loss of electric power steering assist, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
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-[removed] or Chevrolet customer service at 1-[removed]. GM's number for this recall is 15168.
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
- Buick Encore 2015
- Chevrolet Trax 2015