General Motors, Llc | NHTSA Recall #12V301000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 12V301000 by General Motors, Llc. Includes 2,070 affected units, PARK BRAKE CABLE/FMVSS 135, component: PARKING BRAKE, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

General motors llc (gm) is recalling certain model year 2012 chevrolet captiva sport passenger vehicles manufactured from april 26, 2012, through may 17, 2012. these vehicles fail to conform to the park brake performance requirements federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 135, "light vehicle brake systems." the park brake cable may not be fully seated in its connector and may separate from the connector. if this occurs, the park brake will become inoperative and will not hold the vehicle.

Corrective Action

Gm will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and ensure that the park brake cables are connected and secure free of charge. the safety recall began on july 27, 2012. owners may contact the chevrolet owner center at 1-866-694-6546.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 12V301000

Manufacturer: General Motors, Llc

Report Received Date: 2012-06-28T00:00:00

Subject: Park brake cable/fmvss 135

Component: Parking Brake

Potentially Affected Units: 2,070

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 12127

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: General motors llc (gm) is recalling certain model year 2012 chevrolet captiva sport passenger vehicles manufactured from april 26, 2012, through may 17, 2012. these vehicles fail to conform to the park brake performance requirements federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 135, "light vehicle brake systems." the park brake cable may not be fully seated in its connector and may separate from the connector. if this occurs, the park brake will become inoperative and will not hold the vehicle.

Consequence Summary: If the vehicle is on an uneven surface, this could result in unintended vehicle movement and a crash.

Corrective Action: Gm will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and ensure that the park brake cables are connected and secure free of charge. the safety recall began on july 27, 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: 12V301000

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