Recall 11V270000: Steering Shaft Separation

VEHICLE MAKE/MODEL: MODEL YEAR(S):

Chevrolet/Cruze 2011

MANUFACTURER: General Motors LLC.

MFR'S REPORT DATE: May 05, 2011

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 11V270000

NHTSA ACTION NUMBER: N/A

COMPONENT: Steering: Gear Box: Shaft Sector

POTENTIAL NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED: 128,911

SUMMARY:
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.

CONSEQUENCE:
This could allow the shafts to separate, resulting in the loss of steering. Loss of steering control may increase the risk of a crash.

REMEDY:
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.

NOTES:
GM's safety recall No. 11149. Owners may also contact The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.