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VehicleMay 15, 20131,791 affected

Chevrolet / Gmc recall: Fuel system, other

What is wrong

General Motors LLC (GM) and IMPCO Automotive Division of IMPCO Technologies, Inc. (IMPCO) are recalling certain model year 2011-2013 Chevrolet Express and GMC Savana Cargo vans that have a compressed natural gas (CNG) fuel system installed as original equipment by IMPCO. The fuel systems, manufactured February 14, 2011, through February 20, 2013, have a fuel shut-off solenoid connector to the CNG tank that may corrode and form a short.

What could happen

A short at the connector may cause overheating, resulting in an increased risk of fire.

The fix

GM will notify owners and GM dealers/fleets will perform the remedy which will include replacing the solenoid assemblies and fuel pump fuses and adjusting the wiring routing. The recall began on August 5, 2013. GM's number for this recall is 13139. Impco's number for this recall is FA13GM001. Owner's may contact GM Fleet Action Center at 1-800-353-3867.

Vehicles covered

Facts

NHTSA recall number
13V225000
Type
Vehicle
Filed by
General Motors LLC
Reported to NHTSA
May 15, 2013
Owners notified
Aug 5, 2013
Vehicles or items affected
1,791
Started by
The manufacturer
Built
Feb 14, 2011 to Feb 20, 2013
Part
Fuel system, other
Maker's own recall number
13139/FA13GM001

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.

Other recalls for the same vehicles

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Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.