Recall Alert: 2015 Buick Encore, Chevrolet Trax
Vehicles Affected: Approximately 2,200 model-year 2015 Chevrolet Trax and Buick Encore vehicles; only Encore crossovers manufactured from Nov. 27, 2014, to Feb. 24, 2015, and Trax crossovers manufactured from Nov. 18, 2014, to Feb. 17, 2015, are affected.
The Problem: The steering column assembly housing could contact the power-steering circuit board, causing the circuit board to wear. If this happens, drivers may experience a sudden loss of electric power-steering assist, increasing the risk of a crash. The automaker is unaware of any crashes, injuries or fatalities associated with this recall.
The Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the steering column assembly for free.
What Owners Should Do: General Motors has not yet provided an owner notification schedule. Owners can call Buick at 800-521-7300, Chevrolet at 800-222-1020 or the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration at 888-327-4236 for more information.
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