Chevrolet / Gmc recall: Tires
What is wrong
General motors (GM) is recalling certain model year 2012 chevrolet equinox and gmc terrain vehicles, manufactured from july 18, 2011, through september 6, 2011, for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 138, "tire pressure monitoring system" (TPMS). The tire pressure monitoring system is designed to illuminate the tire pressure warning light when the pressure in a tire is 25% below the recommended cold tire pressure. On these vehicles, the light will not illuminate until the tire pressure is more than 25% below the recommended cold tire pressure.
What could happen
Underinflated tires can result in tire overloading and overheating, which could lead to a blowout and possible crash. The resulting crash could cause serious injury. Underinflated tires can also result in premature or irregular wear, poor handling, and poor fuel economy.
The fix
GM dealers will update the body control module free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin on or about november 9, 2011. Owners may contact chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438 and gmc at 1-866-996-9463.
Vehicles covered
- Chevrolet Equinox 2012
- Gmc Terrain 2012
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 11V511000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- General Motors LLC
- Reported to NHTSA
- Oct 19, 2011
- Owners notified
- Nov 9, 2011
- Vehicles or items affected
- 33,964
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Jul 18, 2011 to Sep 6, 2011
- Part
- Tires › Pressure monitoring and regulating systems
- Maker's own recall number
- 11261
- Safety standard
- FMVSS 138
Notes
GM's safety recall number is 11261.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 .
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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.