General Motors, Llc | NHTSA Recall #11V511000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 11V511000 by General Motors, Llc. Includes 33,964 affected units, TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM/FMVSS 138, component: TIRES, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

General motors (gm) is recalling certain model year 2012 chevrolet equinox and gmc terrain vehicles, manufactured from july 18, 2011, through september 6, 2011, for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 138, "tire pressure monitoring system" (tpms). the tire pressure monitoring system is designed to illuminate the tire pressure warning light when the pressure in a tire is 25% below the recommended cold tire pressure. on these vehicles, the light will not illuminate until the tire pressure is more than 25% below the recommended cold tire pressure.

Corrective Action

Gm dealers will update the body control module free of charge. the safety recall is expected to begin on or about november 9, 2011. owners may contact chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438 and gmc at 1-866-996-9463.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 11V511000

Manufacturer: General Motors, Llc

Report Received Date: 2011-10-19T00:00:00

Subject: Tire pressure monitoring system/fmvss 138

Component: Tires

Potentially Affected Units: 33,964

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 11261

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: General motors (gm) is recalling certain model year 2012 chevrolet equinox and gmc terrain vehicles, manufactured from july 18, 2011, through september 6, 2011, for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 138, "tire pressure monitoring system" (tpms). the tire pressure monitoring system is designed to illuminate the tire pressure warning light when the pressure in a tire is 25% below the recommended cold tire pressure. on these vehicles, the light will not illuminate until the tire pressure is more than 25% below the recommended cold tire pressure.

Consequence Summary: Underinflated tires can result in tire overloading and overheating, which could lead to a blowout and possible crash. the resulting crash could cause serious injury. underinflated tires can also result in premature or irregular wear, poor handling, and poor fuel economy.

Corrective Action: Gm dealers will update the body control module free of charge. the safety recall is expected to begin on or about november 9, 2011. owners may contact chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438 and gmc at 1-866-996-9463.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

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NHTSA ID: 11V511000

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Created At: 1742808662

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