NHTSA Recall # | 148300 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 19V667000 |
MFG Compaign # | N192271870 |
Manufacturer | General Motors LLC |
Supplier | CHEVROLET |
Brand | CHEVROLET |
Model | EQUINOX |
Model Year | 2020 |
Component | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY |
Date of notification | 24/10/19 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 07/09/18 |
End date of manufacturing | 29/07/19 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 19/09/19 |
Report created | 20/09/19 |
Regulation part number | |
FMV safety standard number | |
Estimated number of affected units | 301 |
Defect summary | General motors llc (gm) is recalling certain 2019-2020 chevrolet equinox all-wheel drive vehicles. The fuel tanks may have been manufactured with an improperly sealed seam, possibly allowing fuel to leak along the seam near the fuel inlet. |
Consequence summary | A fuel leak in the presence of the ignition source can increase the risk of a fire. |
Corrective action | Gm will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel tank, free of charge. The recall began october 24, 2019. Owners may contact gm customer service at 1-586-596-1733. Gm's number for this recall is n192271870. |
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). |