General Motors, Llc | NHTSA Recall #13V225000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 13V225000 by General Motors, Llc. Affecting model year 2011-2013 chevrolet express and gmc savana cargo vans that have a compressed natural gas (cng) fuel system installed as original equipment by impco Includes 1,791 affected units, CNG Solenoid May Melt, Possibly Leading to a Fire, component: FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Vehicle Make / Model
makesAndModelsmodel year 2011-2013 chevrolet express and gmc savana cargo vans that have a compressed natural gas (cng) fuel system installed as original equipment by impco
Defect Summary
General motors llc (gm) and impco automotive division of impco technologies, inc. (impco) are recalling certain model year 2011-2013 chevrolet express and gmc savana cargo vans that have a compressed natural gas (cng) fuel system installed as original equipment by impco. the fuel systems, manufactured february 14, 2011, through february 20, 2013, have a fuel shut-off solenoid connector to the cng tank that may corrode and form a short.
Corrective Action
Gm will notify owners and gm dealers/fleets will perform the remedy which will include replacing the solenoid assemblies and fuel pump fuses and adjusting the wiring routing. the recall began on august 5, 2013. gm's number for this recall is 13139. impco's number for this recall is fa13gm001. owner's may contact gm fleet action center at 1-800-353-3867.