Steering: steering wheel/handle barRecall 13V-105 · 2013 Buick Encore
General Motors LLC recall 13V-105 covers 144 2013 Buick Encore for a steering: steering wheel/handle bar problem, reported to NHTSA on March 28, 2013.
Source: NHTSA recall 13V105000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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.
The 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.
The fix
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.
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from December 9, 2012 to December 28, 2012. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.