General Motors, Llc | NHTSA Recall #13V464000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 13V464000 by General Motors, Llc. Affecting model year 2013 and 2014 chevrolet sonic vehicles manufactured august 2, 2013, through august 12, 2013 Includes 1,558 affected units, Fuel Tank may Separate from Car, component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

model year 2013 and 2014 chevrolet sonic vehicles manufactured august 2, 2013, through august 12, 2013

Defect Summary

General motors (gm) is recalling certain model year 2013 and 2014 chevrolet sonic vehicles manufactured august 2, 2013, through august 12, 2013. due to insufficient welds, the front fuel tank strap bracket may separate from the vehicle.

Corrective Action

Gm will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the front fuel tank strap bracket, and repair it as necessary, free of charge. the recall began on november 7, 2013. owners may contact gm at 1-800-521-7300. gm's recall campaign number is 13296.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 13V464000
Manufacturer: General Motors, Llc
Report Received Date: 2013-09-26T00:00:00
Subject: Fuel tank may separate from car
Component: Fuel System, Gasoline
Potentially Affected Units: 1,558

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 13296
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: General motors (gm) is recalling certain model year 2013 and 2014 chevrolet sonic vehicles manufactured august 2, 2013, through august 12, 2013. due to insufficient welds, the front fuel tank strap bracket may separate from the vehicle.
Consequence Summary: If the front fuel tank strap bracket separates, the increased load may lead to the failure of the other tank support. as a result, the fuel tank may come loose from the vehicle causing a fuel leak. a fuel leak, in the presence of an ignition source, may result in a fire.
Corrective Action: Gm will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the front fuel tank strap bracket, and repair it as necessary, free of charge. the recall began on november 7, 2013. owners may contact gm at 1-800-521-7300. gm's recall campaign number is 13296.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 91.46

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NHTSA ID: 13V464000
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Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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