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💥 Crash riskNHTSA 15V146📅 Mar 13, 2015

2015 Buick Encore & 2015 Chevrolet Trax recall: steering

⚠️ What's 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 1-800-521-7300 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 15168.

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
15V146000
Manufacturer recall #
15168
Manufacturer
General Motors LLC
Vehicles affected
2,295
Component
STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
Owner phone
1-800-521-7300
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Apr 24, 2015
Built
Nov 18, 2014 – Feb 17, 2015
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 15V146 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 15V146?

2015 Buick Encore & 2015 Chevrolet Trax. 2,295 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.