Small number of 2013 Buick Encore models recalled for loose steering wheel

[MummyChunk]

From A


RECALL Subject: Steering Wheel may Detac
Report Receipt Date: MAR 28, 201
NHTSA Campaign Number: 13V10500
Component(s): STEERIN
Manufacturer: General Motors LL

SUMMARY
General Motors is recalling certain model year 2013 Buick Encor
vehicles manufactured between December 9, 2012 and December 28, 2012
and equipped with a heated steering wheel. The steering wheel fastene
may not have been properly installed. This could cause the steerin
wheel to come loose or separate from the steering column

CONSEQUENCE
If the steering wheel separates from the steering column whil
driving, the ability to steer could be lost, increasing the risk of
crash

REMEDY
General Motors will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and mak
any necessary repairs on the steering wheel. These services will b
provided at no charge to the customer. The safety recall is expecte
to begin by April 12, 2013. Owners may contact General Motors a
1-800-521-7300. This is General Motors campaign number 13098

[Geoff Welsh]

From AB
RECALL Subject: Steering Wheel may Detach
Report Receipt Date: MAR 28, 2013
NHTSA Campaign Number: 13V105000
Component(s): STEERING
Manufacturer: General Motors LLC
General Motors is recalling certain model year 2013 Buick Encore
vehicles manufactured between December 9, 2012 and December 28, 2012,
and equipped with a heated steering wheel. The steering wheel fastener
may not have been properly installed. This could cause the steering
wheel to come loose or separate from the steering column.
If the steering wheel separates from the steering column while
driving, the ability to steer could be lost, increasing the risk of a
crash.
General Motors will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and make
any necessary repairs on the steering wheel. These services will be
provided at no charge to the customer. The safety recall is expected
to begin by April 12, 2013. Owners may contact General Motors at
1-800-521-7300. This is General Motors campaign number 13098.

Although this is certainly a serious issue, the wording;

"If the steering wheel separates from the steering column while
driving, the ability to steer could be lost"

is just plain funny.
GW