NHTSA Recall 12V289000
NHTSA Campaign Id 12V289000; Date: Jun. 22, 2012
The fuel tank could come loose in a crash, possibly allowing fuel to leak from the tank. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire.
Recalled Vehicles:
2011 Chevrolet Cruze; 2012 Chevrolet Cruze
Component: Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly:mounting
Manufactured by: General Motors Llc
Affected Units:: 53,239
Recall Summary:
General motors (gm) is recalling certain model year 2011 and 2012 Chevrolet cruze vehicles manufactured from October 2, 2009, through may 14, 2012. Attachment welds for the fuel tank strap secondary brackets may have been omitted.
How to Fix:
Gm will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicle for missing welds. If the vehicle is missing welds, dealers will secure the bracket attachments with fasteners. Repairs will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on July 9, 2012. Owners may contact the Chevrolet owner center at 1-866-694-6546.
Recall Notes:
Gm�s campaign number is 12133. 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: Jul 9, 2012
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