NHTSA Recall # | 95418 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 12V289000 |
MFG Compaign # | 12133 |
Manufacturer | GENERAL MOTORS LLC |
Supplier | CHEVROLET |
Brand | CHEVROLET |
Model | CRUZE |
Model Year | 2011 |
Component | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:M |
Date of notification | 09/07/12 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 02/10/09 |
End date of manufacturing | 20/06/11 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 22/06/12 |
Report created | 22/06/12 |
Regulation part number | |
FMV safety standard number | |
Estimated number of affected units | 53239 |
Defect summary | General motors (gm) is recalling certain model year 2011 and 2012 chevrolet cruze vehicles manufactured from october 2, 2009, through may 14, 2012. Attachment welds for the fuel tank strap secondary brackets may have been omitted. |
Consequence summary | The fuel tank could come loose in a crash, possibly allowing fuel to leak from the tank. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire. |
Corrective action | Gm will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicle for missing welds. If the vehicle is missing welds, dealers will secure the bracket attachments with fasteners. Repairs will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on july 9, 2012. Owners may contact the chevrolet owner center at 1-866-694-6546. |
Recall notes | Gm |