NHTSA Recall # | 98032 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 13V452000 |
MFG Compaign # | 13276 |
Manufacturer | General Motors LLC |
Supplier | CHEVROLET |
Brand | CHEVROLET |
Model | CRUZE |
Model Year | 2014 |
Component | POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT |
Date of notification | 15/10/13 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 09/11/24 |
End date of manufacturing | 09/11/24 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 23/09/13 |
Report created | 21/10/13 |
Regulation part number | |
FMV safety standard number | |
Estimated number of affected units | 3161 |
Defect summary | General motors (gm) is recalling certain model year 2013 and 2014 chevrolet cruze vehicles equipped with manual transmissions (mf3/mr5) and manufactured january 24, 2013, through august 1, 2013. On the affected vehicles, the right front half shaft may fracture and separate. |
Consequence summary | If the half shaft fractures and separates while driving, the vehicle would lose power and coast to a stop. If a vehicle with a fractured half shaft is parked without the parking brake applied, the vehicle could move unexpectedly. Either condition increases the risk of a crash. |
Corrective action | General motors has notified owners. Dealers will replace the half shaft assembly, free of charge. The safety recall began on october 15, 2013. Owners may contact general motors at 1-800-521-7300. This is general motors campaign number 13276. |
Recall notes | Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153). |