General Motors, Llc | NHTSA Recall #11V591000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 11V591000 by General Motors, Llc. Includes 3,150 affected units, POWER STEERING, component: STEERING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

General motors (gm) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 chevrolet captiva vehicles manufactured from october 2, 2009, through april 21, 2011. driving the vehicle with the transmission in manual mode and in first gear causes the engine and power steering pump to operate at higher speed than is typical. increased pump speed generates heat that is transferred to the power steering fluid and can result in power steering fluid temperatures that approach the power steering pump reservoir?s melting point.

Corrective Action

Gm will notify owners and dealers will replace the power steering fluid cooler with an improved version, free of charge. An advisory letter to customers, along with instructions, will be mailed in january 2012. when parts become available, gm will send another letter asking customer to take their vehicle to a gm dealer to have the repairs performed. gm anticipates parts will be available in march 2012. owners may contact chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 11V591000

Manufacturer: General Motors, Llc

Report Received Date: 2011-12-19T00:00:00

Subject: Power steering

Component: Steering

Potentially Affected Units: 3,150

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 11333

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: General motors (gm) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 chevrolet captiva vehicles manufactured from october 2, 2009, through april 21, 2011. driving the vehicle with the transmission in manual mode and in first gear causes the engine and power steering pump to operate at higher speed than is typical. increased pump speed generates heat that is transferred to the power steering fluid and can result in power steering fluid temperatures that approach the power steering pump reservoir?s melting point.

Consequence Summary: After prolonged exposure to elevated fluid temperatures, the reservoir may leak. leaking fluid, in the presence of an ignition source, may result in a fire.

Corrective Action: Gm will notify owners and dealers will replace the power steering fluid cooler with an improved version, free of charge. An advisory letter to customers, along with instructions, will be mailed in january 2012. when parts become available, gm will send another letter asking customer to take their vehicle to a gm dealer to have the repairs performed. gm anticipates parts will be available in march 2012. owners may contact chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 11V591000

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