NHTSA Recall 13V105000
Filed by General Motors, LLC. Component: Steering. Reported 2013-03-28. An estimated 144 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
General Motors is recalling certain model year 2013 Buick Encore vehicles manufactured between December 9, 2012 and December 28, 2012, and equipped with a heated steering wheel. The steering wheel fastener may not have been properly installed. This could cause the steering wheel to come loose or separate from the steering column.
Risk
If the steering wheel separates from the steering column while driving, the ability to steer could be lost, increasing the risk of a crash.
What the manufacturer will do
General Motors will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and make any necessary repairs on the steering wheel. These services will be provided at no charge to the customer. The safety recall began on May 21, 2013. Owners may contact General Motors at 1-800-521-7300. This is General Motors campaign number 13098.
Manufacturer campaign number: 13098
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.