General Motors, Llc | NHTSA Recall #15V145000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 15V145000 by General Motors, Llc. Affecting model year 2011-2013 volt vehicles manufactured august 25, 2010, to june 26, 2013 Includes 50,236 affected units, On, but Unattended, Vehicle may cause CO Poisoning, component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

model year 2011-2013 volt vehicles manufactured august 25, 2010, to june 26, 2013

Defect Summary

General motors llc (gm) is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 volt vehicles manufactured august 25, 2010, to june 26, 2013. if the driver exits the vehicle without turning off the electrical system, the battery may drain low enough that the gasoline engine will automatically start itself to recharge the electric battery.

Corrective Action

Gm will notify owners, and dealers will update the engine management software to limit the time that the stationary vehicle can be left in the on position, free of charge. The recall began april 15, 2015. Owners may contact chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. Gm's number for this recall is 14617.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 15V145000
Manufacturer: General Motors, Llc
Report Received Date: 2015-03-13T00:00:00
Subject: On, but unattended, vehicle may cause co poisoning
Component: Electrical System
Potentially Affected Units: 50,236

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 14617
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: General motors llc (gm) is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 volt vehicles manufactured august 25, 2010, to june 26, 2013. if the driver exits the vehicle without turning off the electrical system, the battery may drain low enough that the gasoline engine will automatically start itself to recharge the electric battery.
Consequence Summary: If the engine runs for an extended period of time in an enclosed space, there may be a build up of carbon monoxide, increasing the risk of personal injury.
Corrective Action: Gm will notify owners, and dealers will update the engine management software to limit the time that the stationary vehicle can be left in the on position, free of charge. The recall began april 15, 2015. Owners may contact chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. Gm's number for this recall is 14617.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 89.79

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