14119 - special coverage (message only - customer letter mailing notification). some 2006-2009 model year...

Bulletin number

G-208939

Component

Steering: electric power assist system

Summary

14119 - special coverage (message only - customer letter mailing notification). Some 2006-2009 model year chevrolet hhr (non-turbo) and 2003 model year saturn ion vehicles equipped with electric power steering may experience a sudden loss of power steering assist that could occur at any time while driving. If the power steering assist is lost, a message is displayed on the driver information center and a chime sounds to inform the driver. Steering control can be maintained, as the vehicle will revert to a manual steering mode, but would require greater driver effort at low vehicle speeds, which could result in an increased risk of a crash. Dealers are to replace the power steering motor.

Owners of these vehicles have filed 1,445 complaints in the steering category.