NHTSA Recall 10V138000
NHTSA Campaign Id 10V138000; Date: Apr. 6, 2010
The low resistance short could eventually generate enough heat to result in an engine compartment fire.
Recalled Vehicles:
2010 Chevrolet Express; 2010 GMC Savana
Component: Electrical System:alternator/generator/regulator
Manufactured by: General Motors Corp.
Affected Units:: 4,485
Recall Summary:
General motors has notified NHTSA of a defect in certain model year 2010 Chevrolet express and GMC savana vans 2500, 3500 and 4500 series. Some of these vehicles have a condition in which the generator may develop a low resistance short within the voltage regulator.
How to Fix:
Dealers will inspect and replace any suspect generators if necessary free of charge. The safety recall began on April 12, 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. 10216. 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: Apr 12, 2010
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