NHTSA Recall 11V511000
NHTSA Campaign Id 11V511000; Date: Oct. 19, 2011
Underinflated tires can result in tire overloading and overheating, which could lead to a blowout and possible crash. The resulting crash could cause serious injury. Underinflated tires can also result in premature or irregular wear, poor handling, and poor fuel economy.
Recalled Vehicles:
2012 Chevrolet Equinox; 2012 GMC Terrain
Component: Tires:pressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems
Manufactured by: General Motors Llc
Affected Units:: 33,964
Recall Summary:
General motors (gm) is recalling certain model year 2012 Chevrolet equinox and GMC terrain vehicles, manufactured from July 18, 2011, through September 6, 2011, for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 138, "tire pressure monitoring system" (tpms). The tire pressure monitoring system is designed to illuminate the tire pressure warning light when the pressure in a tire is 25% below the recommended cold tire pressure. On these vehicles, the light will not illuminate until the tire pressure is more than 25% below the recommended cold tire pressure.
How to Fix:
Gm dealers will update the body control module free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin on or about November 9, 2011. Owners may contact Chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438 and GMC at 1-866-996-9463.
Recall Notes:
Gm's safety recall number is 11261. 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: Nov 9, 2011
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