NHTSA recall 15V-146 (15V146000)
steering recall reported March 13, 2015 - about 2,295 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 15V146000
- Also written as
- 15V-146
- Manufacturer number
- 15168
- Reported
- March 13, 2015
- Vehicles affected
- ~2,295
- Component
- steering
What is being recalled
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.
Why it is dangerous
The circuit board wear may cause a sudden loss of electric power steering assist, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
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.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 15V-146 when calling a dealer.
Affected 2 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.