Steering Related Problems of the 2020 Buick Encore

Table 1 shows one common steering related problems of the 2020 Buick Encore.

Table 1. Steering related problems of Buick Encore

Problem Category Number of Problems
Steering problems
1

Steering problem

The contact owned a 2020 Buick Encore. The contact stated while driving approximately 10 mph and attempting to make a right turn, the vehicle lost power steering, and drove straight into a deep ditch. The contact did not recall whether a warning light illuminated. The front driver's side and passenger's side air bags exploded while deploying and propelled fragments that burned the skin near the contact left breast, hit the contact's shoulder and right wrist. The contact's wrist was bleeding. Additionally, there was powder smoke coming out of the air bags. The contact exited the vehicle with the assistance of bystanders. The police assisted the contact out of the deep ditch and transported the contact to the residence. A police report was filed. The contact's husband transported her to the hospital, where the contact was informed that her right wrist bone was dislocated, and a surgery was required. The contact received the needed medical assistance. Additionally, the contact had been receiving physical therapy. The vehicle was tow to an unknown dealer autobody repair shop, where it was totaled. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 20,000. The VIN was unavailable.


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