NHTSA Recall 12V301000
NHTSA Campaign Id 12V301000; Date: Jun. 28, 2012
If the vehicle is on an uneven surface, this could result in unintended vehicle movement and a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2012 Chevrolet Captiva Sport
Component: Parking Brake
Manufactured by: General Motors Llc
Affected Units:: 2,070
Recall Summary:
General motors LLC (gm) is recalling certain model year 2012 Chevrolet captiva sport passenger vehicles manufactured from April 26, 2012, through may 17, 2012. These vehicles fail to conform to the park brake performance requirements federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 135, "light vehicle brake systems. " the park brake cable may not be fully seated in its connector and may separate from the connector. If this occurs, the park brake will become inoperative and will not hold the vehicle.
How to Fix:
Gm will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and ensure that the park brake cables are connected and secure free of charge. The safety recall began on July 27, 2012. Owners may contact the Chevrolet owner center at 1-866-694-6546.
Recall Notes:
Gm�s recall campaign number is 12127. Customers may 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 27, 2012
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