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VehicleJun 22, 201253,239 affected

Chevrolet recall: Fuel system, gasoline

What is wrong

General motors (GM) is recalling certain model year 2011 and 2012 chevrolet cruze vehicles manufactured from october 2, 2009, through may 14, 2012. Attachment welds for the fuel tank strap secondary brackets may have been omitted.

What could happen

The fuel tank could come loose in a crash, possibly allowing fuel to leak from the tank. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire.

The fix

GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicle for missing welds. If the vehicle is missing welds, dealers will secure the bracket attachments with fasteners. Repairs will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on july 9, 2012. Owners may contact the chevrolet owner center at 1-866-694-6546.

Vehicles covered

Facts

NHTSA recall number
12V289000
Type
Vehicle
Filed by
General Motors LLC
Reported to NHTSA
Jun 22, 2012
Owners notified
Jul 9, 2012
Vehicles or items affected
53,239
Started by
The manufacturer
Built
Oct 2, 2009 to Jun 20, 2011
Part
Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly › Mounting
Maker's own recall number
12133

Notes

Gmâ’s campaign number is 12133.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 .

Official NHTSA recall page ↗ Search all recallsSee the GM stock page

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