NHTSA recall 15V-064 (15V064000)
steering recall reported February 4, 2015 - about 69,633 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 15V064000
- Also written as
- 15V-064
- Manufacturer number
- 14772
- Reported
- February 4, 2015
- Vehicles affected
- ~69,633
- Component
- steering
What is being recalled
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2006-2007 Chevrolet Malibu and Malibu Maxx vehicles manufactured April 1, 2006, to June 30, 2006, and 2006-2007 Pontiac G6 vehicles manufactured April 18, 2006, to June 30, 2006. In the affected vehicles, there may be a sudden loss of electric power steering (EPS) assist that could occur at any time while driving.
Why it is dangerous
If power steering assist is lost, greater driver effort would be required to steer the vehicle at low speeds, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the torque sensor assembly, free of charge. The recall began February 24, 2015. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or Pontiac customer service at 1-800-762-2737. GM's number for this recall is 14772. Note: This is an expansion of recall 14V-153 to cover additional vehicles built between April 1, 2006 and June 30, 2006.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 15V-064 when calling a dealer.
Affected 3 models
Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.
Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.