NHTSA Recall 16V160000
NHTSA Campaign Id 16V160000; Date: Mar. 18, 2016
A greater steering effort would be needed to control the vehicle if power steering is lost, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2014 Chevrolet Caprice Police Pursuit; 2015 Chevrolet Caprice Police Pursuit; 2016 Chevrolet Caprice Police Pursuit
Component: Steering:electric Power Assist System
Manufactured by: General Motors Llc
Affected Units:: 6,280
Recall Summary:
General motors LLC (gm) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 caprice police pursuit vehicles manufactured may 15, 2013, to March 3, 2016. Corrosion of the connector between the electric power steering module and the torque sensor connector may cause a loss of electric power steering assist.
How to Fix:
Gm will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering gear assembly, free of charge. The recall began on may 11, 2016. Owners will receive a second notice when remedy parts become available. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. Gm's number for this recall is 22010.
Recall 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.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: May 11, 2016
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