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The electric power steering (EPS) assist may fail.","consequence":"A loss of power steering assist can require greater steering effort, especially at low speeds, increasing the risk of a crash.","remedy":"Dealers will replace the power steering gear assembly, free of charge.  Owner notification letters were mailed April 15, 2025.  Owners may contact Cadilac customer service at 1-800-333-4223 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020.  GM's number for this recall is N252497020.","notes":"Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 888-327-4236 (TTY 888-275-9171) or go to nhtsa.gov.","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"N252497020","initiated_by":"MFR","variants":[],"severity":"high"},{"campaign":"19V086000","component":"STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM","mfr":"General Motors LLC","reported":"2019-02-07","owner_notified":"2019-06-13","units":26772,"summary":"General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Cadillac CTS, and 2017 Cadillac ATS, Chevrolet Camaro, and Chevrolet Corvette vehicles. The electric power steering (EPS) assist system may fail.","consequence":"Loss of power steering assist would require a higher steering effort, especially at lower speeds, which may increase the risk of a crash.","remedy":"GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the power steering gear assembly, free of charge.  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