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💥 Crash riskNHTSA 13V105📅 Mar 22, 2013

2013 Buick Encore recall: steering

⚠️ What's 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 1-800-521-7300. This is General Motors campaign number 13098.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
13V105000
Manufacturer recall #
13098
Manufacturer
General Motors LLC
Vehicles affected
144
Component
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
Owner phone
1-800-521-7300
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
May 21, 2013
Built
Dec 9, 2012 – Dec 28, 2012
Recall started by
MFR
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 13V105 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 13V105?

2013 Buick Encore. 144 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Buick dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-800-521-7300.