NHTSA Recall 10V096000
NHTSA Campaign Id 10V096000; Date: Mar. 12, 2010
If this condition affects the defrost system when it is required, it may decrease the driver's visibility, and could possibly result in a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2009 Chevrolet Express; 2010 Chevrolet Express; 2010 GMC Sanana; 2009 GMC Savana
Component: Visibility:defroster/defogger System
Manufactured by: General Motors Corp.
Affected Units:: 9,137
Recall Summary:
General motors is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 Chevrolet express and GMC savana vehicles for failing to comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 103, "windshield wiping and washing systems. " these vehicles were built with heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (hvac) control knobs that may fracture and spin on the control shaft. The driver may no longer be able to control the heating, cooling, and ventilation for the vehicle.
How to Fix:
Dealers will replace all hvac control knobs free of charge. The safety recall began on March 11, 2010. Owners may contact Chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438 and GMC at 1-866-996-9463 or at the owner center at www. Gmownercenter. Com.
Recall Notes:
Gm recall no. 10012. Owners 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: Mar 12, 2010
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