NHTSA Recall 18V397000
NHTSA Campaign Id 18V397000; Date: Jun. 14, 2018
if the voltage drops, the vehicle may lose propulsion, increasing the risk of crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2013 Chevrolet Volt
Component: Hybrid Propulsion System
Manufactured by: General Motors Llc
Affected Units:: 3,233
Recall Summary:
general motors llc (gm) is recalling certain 2013 chevrolet volt vehicles. an update to the vehicle interface control module (vicm) may have disabled the cell balancing function causing a low-voltage condition.
How to Fix:
gm will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the vicm, free of charge. the manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule. owners may contact chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. gm's number for this recall is 18215.
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.
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