NHTSA recall 15V-442 (15V442000)
steering recall reported July 10, 2015 - about 10 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 15V442000
- Also written as
- 15V-442
- Manufacturer number
- 15386
- Reported
- July 10, 2015
- Vehicles affected
- ~10
- Component
- steering
What is being recalled
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Chevrolet Cruze vehicles manufactured November 8, 2013, to March 12, 2015, and 2015 Chevrolet Volt vehicles manufactured April 11, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the inner tie rod may not be tightened to specification allowing the tie rod to separate from the steering gear.
Why it is dangerous
Separation of the tie rod from the steering gear could result in the loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering gear assembly, free of charge. The recall began on July 28, 2015. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 15386.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 15V-442 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.