NHTSA Recall 06V398000
NHTSA Campaign Id 06V398000; Date: Oct. 17, 2006
If these conditions occurred in an actual crash, a vehicle fire could occur.
Recalled Vehicles:
2007 Chevrolet Aveo
Component: Gasoline Fuel System
Manufactured by: General Motors Corp.
Affected Units:: 17,676
Recall Summary:
On certain passenger vehicles equipped with a 1. 6l engine, during a ncap severe frontal crash test, the fuel line in the engine compartment developed a fracture. In addition, the crash damage caused four short circuits in the fuse block, the combination of which allowed the fuel pump to continue running and fuel leaked onto the ground.
How to Fix:
Dealers will replace the fuse block and install a new section of fuel line that has been redesigned free of charge. The recall began on November 16, 2006. Owners may contact Chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438.
Recall Notes:
Gm recall no. 06133. Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Nov 16, 2006
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