General Motors, Llc | NHTSA Recall #12V288000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 12V288000 by General Motors, Llc. Includes 413,148 affected units, OIL SPILLING OR DRIPPING/ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE, component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

General motors (gm) is recalling certain model year 2011 and 2012 chevrolet cruze vehicles manufactured from october 2, 2009, through may 31, 2012. spilled or dripping oil (such as after an oil change) may collect in the engine shield (bellypan) near hot engine or exhaust system surfaces. as a result, the oil and the engine shield may ignite and burn.

Corrective Action

Gm will notify owners, and dealers will modify the engine shield to prevent fluid from contacting the shield. also, on vehicles with a manual transmission, dealers will apply a protective tape to the electronic power steering wire harness. repairs will be performed free of charge to the owner. the safety recall began on july 10, 2012. owners may contact the chevrolet owner center at 1-866-694-6546.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 12V288000

Manufacturer: General Motors, Llc

Report Received Date: 2012-06-22T00:00:00

Subject: Oil spilling or dripping/engine compartment fire

Component: Engine And Engine Cooling

Potentially Affected Units: 413,148

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 12081

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: General motors (gm) is recalling certain model year 2011 and 2012 chevrolet cruze vehicles manufactured from october 2, 2009, through may 31, 2012. spilled or dripping oil (such as after an oil change) may collect in the engine shield (bellypan) near hot engine or exhaust system surfaces. as a result, the oil and the engine shield may ignite and burn.

Consequence Summary: Either condition could result in an engine compartment fire, possibly causing injury or death.

Corrective Action: Gm will notify owners, and dealers will modify the engine shield to prevent fluid from contacting the shield. also, on vehicles with a manual transmission, dealers will apply a protective tape to the electronic power steering wire harness. repairs will be performed free of charge to the owner. the safety recall began on july 10, 2012. owners may contact the chevrolet owner center at 1-866-694-6546.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 12V288000

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