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Our severity:SevereNHTSA·15V442000·Announced 2015-07-10

GM Recalls 2014-2015 Chevrolet Cruze and Volt for Steering Defect

General Motors is recalling specific 2014-2015 Chevrolet Cruze and 2015 Chevrolet Volt vehicles because the inner tie rod may not be tightened correctly, which could cause the tie rod to separate from the steering gear.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (steering gear assembly) that could result in loss of steering and a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

General Motors LLC is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Chevrolet Cruze vehicles manufactured between November 8, 2013, and March 12, 2015, as well as 2015 Chevrolet Volt vehicles manufactured on April 11, 2014. The recall addresses a defect where the inner tie rod may not be tightened to specification, allowing the tie rod to separate from the steering gear.

The separation of the tie rod from the steering gear could result in the loss of steering, which increases the risk of a crash. No specific number of affected vehicles is provided in the source text, but the recall covers the specific model years and manufacturing dates listed above.

GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering gear assembly free of charge. The recall began on July 28, 2015. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236. GM's number for this recall is 15386.

The recalled product

Product
CHEVROLET CRUZE, VOLT
Brand
CHEVROLET
Manufacturer
General Motors LLC
Category
Vehicle — Steering System
Hazard
Affected units
10

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (2)

  • CRUZE
  • VOLT

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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