GM Recalls 1.4 Million Vehicles for Electric Power Steering Loss

Plain-English summary

General Motors LLC is recalling certain model year 2004-2006 and 2008-2009 Chevrolet Malibu, 2004-2006 Malibu Maxx, 2009-2010 HHR (non-turbo), 2010 Cobalt, 2008-2009 Saturn Aura and 2004-2007 Ion, and 2005-2009 Pontiac G6. The recall covers approximately 1,373,177 vehicles. The defect involves a potential sudden loss of electric power steering (EPS) assist that could occur at any time while driving.

If the power steering assist is lost, greater driver effort would be required to steer the vehicle at low speeds, increasing the risk of a crash. The recall began on July 17, 2014. GM will notify owners, and dealers will perform one of four service bulletins depending on the specific vehicle model and build date. Parts were not available at the time of the initial notice, with an interim notification expected around May 28, 2014, and a second letter to be sent when parts become available for the repair.

Owners may contact Chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438, Saturn at 1-800-553-6000, and Pontiac at 1-800-620-7668. GM's number for this recall is N140115. 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.

The recalled product

Product

SATURN, CHEVROLET, PONTIAC ION, MALIBU MAXX, MALIBU, G6

Brand

SATURN

Manufacturer

General Motors LLC

Category

Vehicle — Steering System

Hazard

• loss-of-steering-assist
• crash-risk

Affected units

1,373,177

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