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General Motors has issued a recall and a stop sale for the
2013 Buick Encore due to an issue that could result in the steering wheel falling off on certain models. In a letter to the
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, GM says that 144 Encores equipped with heated steering wheels could have been incorrectly retrofitted due to a parts shortage.
Needless to say, a loose or separated steering wheel would likely cause an accident if it happened while the vehicle was in motion. The recall doesn't go into effect until April 12, but concerned Encore owners can use the official recall notice (attached
below) to contact GM.
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