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NHTSA recall 14V153000

Steering · General Motors, LLC

March 31, 2014report date
1,373,177units affected
Vehicle recalltype
Details

What's wrong: In the affected vehicles, there may be a sudden loss of electric power steering (eps) assist that could occur at any time while driving.

Why it matters: If power steering assist is lost, greater driver effort would be required to steer the vehicle at low speeds, increasing the risk of a crash.

The fix: Gm will notify owners, and dealers will perform one of four bulletins. Parts are not currently available. Gm expects to send an interim notification around May 28, 2014. When parts are available, owners will be mailed a second letter to come in to have the applicable bulletin applied. Bulletin…

Affected vehicles on MotorDeets

All model years NHTSA lists

2010 Chevrolet Cobalt, 2009 Chevrolet Hhr, 2010 Chevrolet Hhr, 2004 Chevrolet Malibu, 2005 Chevrolet Malibu, 2006 Chevrolet Malibu, 2008 Chevrolet Malibu, 2009 Chevrolet Malibu, 2004 Chevrolet Malibu Maxx, 2005 Chevrolet Malibu Maxx, 2006 Chevrolet Malibu Maxx, 2005 Pontiac G6, 2006 Pontiac G6, 2008 Pontiac G6, 2009 Pontiac G6, 2008 Saturn Aura, 2009 Saturn Aura, 2004 Saturn Ion, 2005 Saturn Ion, 2006 Saturn Ion, 2007 Saturn Ion.

Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 14V153000.

Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.