General Motors, Llc | NHTSA Recall #15V064000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 15V064000 by General Motors, Llc. Affecting model year 2006-2007 chevrolet malibu and malibu maxx vehicles manufactured april 1, 2006, to june 30, 2006, and 2006-2007 pontiac g6 vehicles manufactured april 18, 2006, to june 30, 2006 Includes 69,633 affected units, Sudden Loss of Electric Power Steering, component: STEERING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

model year 2006-2007 chevrolet malibu and malibu maxx vehicles manufactured april 1, 2006, to june 30, 2006, and 2006-2007 pontiac g6 vehicles manufactured april 18, 2006, to june 30, 2006

Defect Summary

General motors llc (gm) is recalling certain model year 2006-2007 chevrolet malibu and malibu maxx vehicles manufactured april 1, 2006, to june 30, 2006, and 2006-2007 pontiac g6 vehicles manufactured april 18, 2006, to june 30, 2006. in the affected vehicles, there may be a sudden loss of electric power steering (eps) assist that could occur at any time while driving.

Corrective Action

Gm will notify owners, and dealers will replace the torque sensor assembly, free of charge. The recall began february 24, 2015. Owners may contact chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or pontiac customer service at 1-800-762-2737. gm's number for this recall is 14772. note: this is an expansion of recall 14v-153 to cover additional vehicles built between april 1, 2006 and june 30, 2006.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 15V064000
Manufacturer: General Motors, Llc
Report Received Date: 2015-02-04T00:00:00
Subject: Sudden loss of electric power steering
Component: Steering
Potentially Affected Units: 69,633

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 14772
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: General motors llc (gm) is recalling certain model year 2006-2007 chevrolet malibu and malibu maxx vehicles manufactured april 1, 2006, to june 30, 2006, and 2006-2007 pontiac g6 vehicles manufactured april 18, 2006, to june 30, 2006. in the affected vehicles, there may be a sudden loss of electric power steering (eps) assist that could occur at any time while driving.
Consequence Summary: If power steering assist is lost, greater driver effort would be required to steer the vehicle at low speeds, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action: Gm will notify owners, and dealers will replace the torque sensor assembly, free of charge. The recall began february 24, 2015. Owners may contact chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or pontiac customer service at 1-800-762-2737. gm's number for this recall is 14772. note: this is an expansion of recall 14v-153 to cover additional vehicles built between april 1, 2006 and june 30, 2006.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 55.68

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NHTSA ID: 15V064000
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Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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