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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 11V270000

2011 Chevrolet Cruze — Steering: gear box: shaft sector

Published May 6, 2011 · Recall initiated: May 6, 2011

Summary

NHTSA records recall 11V270000, published May 6, 2011. Recalling firm: General Motors, LLC; 2011 Chevrolet Cruze — Steering: gear box: shaft sector.

What's the hazard

GENERAL MOTORS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 CHEVROLET CRUZE VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 2, 2009, THROUGH APRIL 21, 2011. THE BOLT ATTACHING THE INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFT TO THE STEERING GEAR INPUT SHAFT MAY NOT HAVE BEEN PROPERLY INSTALLED.

What to do

DEALERS WILL INSPECT, AND IF REQUIRED, REPAIR THE INTERMEDIATE SHAFT/STEERING GEAR ASSEMBLY TO ASSURE THE BOLT IS FULLY SEATED AND THE SHAFT PROPERLY ASSEMBLED. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 23, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438, OR WWW.GMOWNERCENTER.COM.

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Recall details

Brand
CHEVROLET
Model
CRUZE
Manufacturer
General Motors, LLC
Lot
2011 CHEVROLET CRUZE
Risk classification
V
Country
US

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Questions about this recall

Was 2011 Chevrolet Cruze — Steering: gear box: shaft sector recalled?

Yes. NHTSA published recall 11V270000 on May 6, 2011. Reported hazard: GENERAL MOTORS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 CHEVROLET CRUZE VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 2, 2009, THROUGH APRIL 21, 2011. THE BOLT ATTACHING THE INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFT TO THE STEERING GEAR INPUT SHAFT MAY NOT HAVE BEEN PROPERLY INSTALLED.

What should I do if I have this product?

DEALERS WILL INSPECT, AND IF REQUIRED, REPAIR THE INTERMEDIATE SHAFT/STEERING GEAR ASSEMBLY TO ASSURE THE BOLT IS FULLY SEATED AND THE SHAFT PROPERLY ASSEMBLED. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 23, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438, OR WWW.GMOWNERCENTER.COM.

How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?

Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: CHEVROLET. Model: CRUZE.

View official NHTSA notice(opens on nhtsa.gov)