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NHTSARecalled Jul 10, 2015 · #15V442000

Steering Gear Not Tightened to Specification

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Description

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Chevrolet Cruze vehicles manufactured November 8, 2013, to March 12, 2015, and 2015 Chevrolet Volt vehicles manufactured April 11, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the inner tie rod may not be tightened to specification allowing the tie rod to separate from the steering gear. Separation of the tie rod from the steering gear could result in the loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.

Product details

Product
  • Steering Gear Not Tightened to Specification
  • 2014-2015 Chevrolet Cruze
  • 2015 Chevrolet Volt
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
General Motors, LLC
Model numbers
2015 Chevrolet
UPCs

What you should do

GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering gear assembly, free of charge. The recall began on July 28, 2015. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 15386.

View the official CPSC notice