NHTSA Recall 14V417000
NHTSA Campaign Id 14V417000; Date: Jul. 2, 2014
Exposed wires increase the risk of electrical shock and personal injury if the cord is handled while it is plugged in.
Recalled Vehicles:
2013 Buick Encore; 2014 Buick Encore; 2013 Buick Verano; 2014 Buick Verano; 2013 Chevrolet Cruze; 2014 Chevrolet Cruze; 2012 Chevrolet Sonic; 2013 Chevrolet Sonic; 2014 Chevrolet Sonic
Component: Equipment:electrical
Manufactured by: General Motors Llc
Affected Units:: 2,990
Recall Summary:
General motors LLC (gm) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Buick encore all-wheel-drive vehicles manufactured August 23, 2012, to September 9, 2013; verano vehicles manufactured August 8, 2012, to June 20, 2013; Chevrolet cruze vehicles manufactured August 7, 2012, to August 16, 2013, and 2012-2014 Chevrolet sonic vehicles manufactured may 10, 2011, to August 16, 2012 equipped with a calix oil pan/block heater. In cold temperatures, the insulation on the engine block heater cord can become damaged, allowing the wires to be exposed.
How to Fix:
Gm will notify owners, and dealers will replace the engine oil pan/block heater cord with a new cord that is rated for temperatures of minus 40 degree celsius. The recall began in August 2014. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. Gm's number for this recall is 14257.
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 29, 2014
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