NHTSA Recall 13V225000
NHTSA Campaign Id 13V225000; Date: May. 15, 2013
A short at the connector may cause overheating, resulting in an increased risk of fire.
Recalled Vehicles:
2011 Chevrolet Express; 2012 Chevrolet Express; 2013 Chevrolet Express; 2011 GMC Savana; 2012 GMC Savana; 2013 GMC Savana
Component: Other Fuel System
Manufactured by: General Motors Llc
Affected Units:: 1,791
Recall Summary:
General motors LLC (gm) and impco automotive division of impco technologies, inc. (impco) are recalling certain model year 2011-2013 Chevrolet express and GMC savana cargo vans that have a compressed natural gas (cng) fuel system installed as original equipment by impco. The fuel systems, manufactured February 14, 2011, through February 20, 2013, have a fuel shut-off solenoid connector to the cng tank that may corrode and form a short.
How to Fix:
Gm will notify owners and gm dealers/fleets will perform the remedy which will include replacing the solenoid assemblies and fuel pump fuses and adjusting the wiring routing. The recall began on August 5, 2013. Gm's number for this recall is 13139. Impco's number for this recall is fa13gm001. Owner's may contact gm fleet action center at 1-800-353-3867.
Recall Notes:
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Aug 5, 2013
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