NHTSA Recall # | 115385 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 14V719000 |
MFG Compaign # | 14743 |
Manufacturer | General Motors LLC |
Supplier | GMC |
Brand | GMC |
Model | SIERRA |
Model Year | 2015 |
Component | STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM |
Date of notification | 17/11/14 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 03/10/14 |
End date of manufacturing | 12/10/14 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 10/11/14 |
Report created | 10/11/14 |
Regulation part number | |
FMV safety standard number | |
Estimated number of affected units | 679 |
Defect summary | General motors llc (gm) is recalling certain model year 2015 chevrolet silverado, suburban, tahoe, gmc sierra, and yukon xl vehicles, equipped with electric power steering (eps). Due to a problem with the eps module, the affected vehicles may experience a sudden loss of power steering assist during vehicle operation. |
Consequence summary | An unexpected loss of power steering increases the risk of a crash. |
Corrective action | Gm will notify owners, and dealers will replace the power steering assist motor kit, free of charge. The recall began on november 17, 2014. Owners may contact gm customer service at 1-800-222-1020 (chevrolet), or 1-800-462-8782 (gmc). Gm's number for this recall is 14743. |
Recall notes | Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153). |