NHTSA Recall # | 76904 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 11V398000 |
MFG Compaign # | 11224 |
Manufacturer | GENERAL MOTORS LLC |
Supplier | CHEVROLET |
Brand | CHEVROLET |
Model | IMPALA |
Model Year | 2012 |
Component | STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, |
Date of notification | 05/09/11 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 19/04/11 |
End date of manufacturing | 29/07/11 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 05/08/11 |
Report created | 04/08/11 |
Regulation part number | |
FMV safety standard number | |
Estimated number of affected units | 10344 |
Defect summary | Gm is recalling certain model year 2012 chevrolet impala vehicles manufactured from april 19, 2011, through july 29, 2011. The upper power steering hose may have been misrouted so that it can come in close proximity to and/or contact the catalytic converter. With the engine on, heat from the catalytic converter may melt the power steering hose. |
Consequence summary | Power steering fluid could flow onto the catalytic converter, and an engine compartment fire could occur. |
Corrective action | Gm dealers will inspect to ensure that the upper power steering hose is routed correctly and make the necessary repairs free of charge. The safety recall began on september 5, 2011. Owners may contact chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438. |
Recall notes | Gm's safety recall campaign number is 11224. Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www. Safercar. Gov . |