NHTSA Recall 13V452000
NHTSA Campaign Id 13V452000; Date: Sep. 23, 2013
If the half shaft fractures and separates while driving, the vehicle would lose power and coast to a stop. If a vehicle with a fractured half shaft is parked without the parking brake applied, the vehicle could move unexpectedly. Either condition increases the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2013 Chevrolet Cruze; 2014 Chevrolet Cruze
Component: Power Train:axle Assembly:axle Shaft
Manufactured by: General Motors Llc
Affected Units:: 3,161
Recall Summary:
General motors (gm) is recalling certain model year 2013 and 2014 Chevrolet cruze vehicles equipped with manual transmissions (mf3/mr5) and manufactured January 24, 2013, through August 1, 2013. On the affected vehicles, the right front half shaft may fracture and separate.
How to Fix:
General motors has notified owners. Dealers will replace the half shaft assembly, free of charge. The safety recall began on October 15, 2013. Owners may contact general motors at 1-800-521-7300. This is general motors campaign number 13276.
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: Oct 15, 2013
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