NHTSA Recall 11V270000
NHTSA Campaign Id 11V270000; Date: May. 6, 2011
This could allow the shafts to separate, resulting in the loss of steering. Loss of steering control may increase the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2011 Chevrolet Cruze
Component: Steering:gear Box:shaft Sector
Manufactured by: General Motors Llc
Affected Units:: 128,911
Recall Summary:
General motors is recalling certain model year 2011 Chevrolet cruze vehicles manufactured from October 2, 2009, through April 21, 2011. The bolt attaching the intermediate steering shaft to the steering gear input shaft may not have been properly installed.
How to Fix:
Dealers will inspect, and if required, repair the intermediate shaft/steering gear assembly to assure the bolt is fully seated and the shaft properly assembled. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on may 23, 2011. Owners may contact Chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438, or www. Gmownercenter. Com.
Recall Notes:
Gm's safety recall no. 11149. Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: May 23, 2011
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