Vehicle recall 13V105000 · March 28, 2013
2013 Buick Encore
The steering wheel fastener may not have been properly installed.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- If the steering wheel separates from the steering column while driving, the ability to steer could be lost, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- 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 began on May 21, 2013. Owners may contact General Motors at 1-800-521-7300. This is General Motors campaign number 13098.
- 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 13V105000
- Reported to NHTSA
- March 28, 2013
- Filed by
- General Motors LLC
- Manufacturer campaign
- 13098
- Owner notification
- May 21, 2013
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 144
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Steering › Steering wheel/handle bar
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Buick Encore (2013): 2013
Has your Buick been repaired?
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