Chevrolet recall: Steering
What is wrong
GM is recalling certain model year 2012 chevrolet impala vehicles manufactured from april 19, 2011, through july 29, 2011. The upper power steering hose may have been misrouted so that it can come in close proximity to and/or contact the catalytic converter. With the engine on, heat from the catalytic converter may melt the power steering hose.
What could happen
Power steering fluid could flow onto the catalytic converter, and an engine compartment fire could occur.
The fix
GM dealers will inspect to ensure that the upper power steering hose is routed correctly and make the necessary repairs free of charge. The safety recall began on september 5, 2011. Owners may contact chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438.
Vehicles covered
- Chevrolet Impala 2012
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 11V398000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- General Motors LLC
- Reported to NHTSA
- Aug 5, 2011
- Owners notified
- Sep 5, 2011
- Vehicles or items affected
- 10,344
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Apr 19, 2011 to Jul 29, 2011
- Part
- Steering › Hydraulic power assist › Hose, piping, and connections
- Maker's own recall number
- 11224
Notes
GM's safety recall campaign number is 11224. Owners may also 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 .
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Buick / Cadillac / Chevrolet and more recall: Service brakes, hydraulic Aug 30, 2018
- Chevrolet recall: Air bags Jul 5, 2016
- Buick / Chevrolet / Oldsmobile and more recall: Engine and engine cooling Oct 26, 2015
- Chevrolet recall: Air bags Jul 24, 2015
- Chevrolet recall: Parking brake Apr 6, 2015
- Buick / Chevrolet / Pontiac recall: Engine and engine cooling Apr 6, 2015
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.