General Motors, Llc | NHTSA Recall #12V289000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 12V289000 by General Motors, Llc. Includes 53,239 affected units, FUEL TANK WELD SPOTS/FUEL LEAK/POSSIBLE FIRE, component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, 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 14, 2012. attachment welds for the fuel tank strap secondary brackets may have been omitted.

Corrective Action

Gm will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicle for missing welds. if the vehicle is missing welds, dealers will secure the bracket attachments with fasteners. repairs will be performed free of charge. the safety recall began on july 9, 2012. owners may contact the chevrolet owner center at 1-866-694-6546.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 12V289000

Manufacturer: General Motors, Llc

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

Subject: Fuel tank weld spots/fuel leak/possible fire

Component: Fuel System, Gasoline

Potentially Affected Units: 53,239

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 12133

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 14, 2012. attachment welds for the fuel tank strap secondary brackets may have been omitted.

Consequence Summary: The fuel tank could come loose in a crash, possibly allowing fuel to leak from the tank. a fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire.

Corrective Action: Gm will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicle for missing welds. if the vehicle is missing welds, dealers will secure the bracket attachments with fasteners. repairs will be performed free of charge. the safety recall began on july 9, 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

Metadata

SID: row-7u83_dys8~b6bh

NHTSA ID: 12V289000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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