NHTSA Campaign 16V160000
STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
Issued by General Motors LLC · Reported Mar 18, 2016 · 6,280 vehicles affected
What's wrong
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Caprice Police Pursuit Vehicles manufactured May 15, 2013, to March 3, 2016. Corrosion of the connector between the electric power steering module and the torque sensor connector may cause a loss of electric power steering assist.
Consequence
A greater steering effort would be needed to control the vehicle if power steering is lost, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering gear assembly, free of charge. The recall began on May 11, 2016. Owners will receive a second notice when remedy parts become available. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 22010.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHEVROLET | CAPRICE POLICE PURSUIT | 2014 | 6,280 |
| CHEVROLET | CAPRICE POLICE PURSUIT | 2015 | 6,280 |
| CHEVROLET | CAPRICE POLICE PURSUIT | 2016 | 6,280 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 16V160000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.