Steering:electric Power Assist System

NHTSA campaign 17V265000 · announced April 20, 2017 · filed by General Motors Llc · 823 units affected

The problem

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2014-2016 Chevrolet Caprice Police Pursuit vehicles (PPV), previously remedied under recall 16V-160. The connector between the electric power steering module and the torque sensor may fail, possibly resulting in a loss of electric power steering assist.

The risk

A greater steering effort would be needed to control the vehicle if power steering assist is lost, especially at lower speeds, increasing the risk of a crash.

What to do

GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the steering gear assembly, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began May 15, 2017. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020.

Notes

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.

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 2014 Chevrolet Caprice Police Pursuit
• 2015 Chevrolet Caprice Police Pursuit
• 2016 Chevrolet Caprice Police Pursuit

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal or repair advice.