Issue ID | 933236 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10468781 |
Manufacurer | General Motors LLC |
Brand | CHEVROLET |
Model | EQUINOX |
Model Year | 2012 |
File date | 28/07/12 |
Component | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2012 chevrolet equinox. The contact was driving 40 mph when road debris struck the fuel lines, cutting the lines into two. The contact stated that the fuel lines were exposed and could be compromised easily. The vehicle was towed to the dealer who advised the contact that the fuel lines needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was 5,000 and the current mileage was 5,579. Updated 09/11/12*lj updated 09/14/2012 *js |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 5000 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | NORTH FORT MYERS, FL |
VIN pattern | 2GNALDEK0C6XXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
Was medical attention required? | |
Was part original equipment? | |
No. of injured persons | 0 |
No. of fatalities | 0 |
Date of purchase | 05/01/12 |
Was original owner? | Y |
Anti-lock brakes | Y |
Cruise control | Y |
Number of cylinders | 4 |
Drive train type | RWD |
Transmission type | |
Vehicle speed | 40 |
DoT tire identifier | |
Tire size | |
Location of tire code | |
Type of tire failure code | |
Was defective tire repaired? | |
Date of manufacture | |
Type of child seat code | |
Type of restraint | |
Dealer's name | ROGER DEAN CHEVY |
Dealer's telephone number | |
Dealer's city | CAPE CORAL |
Dealer's state code | FL |
Dealer's ZIP code |