General Motors, Llc | NHTSA Recall #09V489000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 09V489000 by General Motors, Llc. Includes 59,031 affected units, SOFTWARE INSTRUMENT PANEL/FMVSS 103 & 101, component: VISIBILITY, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

General motors is recalling certain model year 2010 chevrolet equinox and gmc terrain vehicles for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 103, "windshield defrosting and defogging systems and with federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 101, controls and displays". the software in the center instrument panel can cause the heating, air conditioning, defrost, and radio controls, as well as the panel illumination to become inoperative.

Corrective Action

Dealers will replace the computer module in the center instrument panel free of charge. the safety recall is expected to begin during january 2010. owners may contact chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438, gmc at 1-866-996-9463 or at www.gmownercenter.com.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 09V489000

Manufacturer: General Motors, Llc

Report Received Date: 2009-12-23T00:00:00

Subject: Software instrument panel/fmvss 103 & 101

Component: Visibility

Potentially Affected Units: 59,031

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 090298

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: General motors is recalling certain model year 2010 chevrolet equinox and gmc terrain vehicles for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 103, "windshield defrosting and defogging systems and with federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 101, controls and displays". the software in the center instrument panel can cause the heating, air conditioning, defrost, and radio controls, as well as the panel illumination to become inoperative.

Consequence Summary: Driving without a functioning defrost system can decrease your visibility under certain driving conditions and could result in a crash without warning.

Corrective Action: Dealers will replace the computer module in the center instrument panel free of charge. the safety recall is expected to begin during january 2010. owners may contact chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438, gmc at 1-866-996-9463 or at www.gmownercenter.com.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 09V489000

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