Chevrolet Trax recalled over injury risk

Recall date

March 13, 2015

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

General Motors, LLC recalls 2015 Chevrolet Trax, Encore

Recall number

15V146000

Brand / firm

Chevrolet, Buick

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 2,295 units

Why it was recalled

The circuit board wear may cause a sudden loss of electric power steering assist, increasing the risk of a crash.

What was 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.

What to do

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.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.