NHTSA Complaint #11204047 — 2017 BUICK ENCORE
STEERING issue reported to NHTSA
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 11204047 |
| Vehicle | 2017 BUICK ENCORE |
| Component | STEERING |
| Date of Incident | |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | 19,750 miles |
| Crash | No |
| Fire | No |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | No |
| State | PA |
Consumer Description
THE LOCKING LEVER FOR THE TILT/TELESCOPIC STEERING COLUMN WILL NOT STAY LOCKED THE LEVER FALLS OUT OF THE LOCKED POSITION AND THE COLUMN COLLAPSES WHILE DRIVING I REPORTED THIS TO MY SERVICING DEALERSHIP OVER TWO WEEKS AGO AND HAVE NO INDICATION THEY HAVE ORDERED A REPLACEMENT PART
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