2013 Buick Encore recall: steering wheel/handle bar
General Motors LLC reported this safety recall on March 28, 2013. It covers about 144 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 144
- reported
- Mar 28, 2013
- owners notified
- May 21, 2013
- related complaints
- 1
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar
- What is wrong
- General Motors is recalling certain model year 2013 Buick Encore vehicles manufactured between December 9, 2012 and December 28, 2012, and equipped with a heated steering wheel. The steering wheel fastener may not have been properly installed. This could cause the steering wheel to come loose or separate from the steering column.
- Risk
- If the steering wheel separates from the steering column while driving, the ability to steer could be lost, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- General Motors will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and make any necessary repairs on the steering wheel. These services will be provided at no charge to the customer. The safety recall began on May 21, 2013. Owners may contact General Motors at 1‑800‑521‑7300. This is General Motors campaign number 13098.
Recall number 13V105000
Affected vehicles
- Buick Encore 2013 2013
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 1 complaints about steering problems.
Questions about recall 13V105000
Is there a recall on the 2013 Buick Encore steering wheel/handle bar?
Yes. Recall 13V105000, reported on March 28, 2013, covers about 144 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 13V105000?
General Motors will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and make any necessary repairs on the steering wheel. These services will be provided at no charge to the customer. The safety recall began on May 21, 2013. Owners may contact General Motors at 1‑800‑521‑7300. This is General Motors campaign number 13098.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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