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Recall 09V-489

GENERAL MOTORS CORP. recalled the 2010 Chevrolet Equinox and 1 other model: Visibility (defroster/defogger/hvac system).

At a glance

Campaign number
09V-489
Reported
December 23, 2009
Vehicles affected
59,031 estimated by the manufacturer

Source: NHTSA recall records

What is wrong

General motors is recalling certain model year 2010 chevrolet equinox and GMC terrain vehicles for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 103, "windshield defrosting and defogging systems and with federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 101, controls and displays". The software in the center instrument panel can cause the heating, air conditioning, defrost, and radio controls, as well as the panel illumination to become inoperative.

The risk

Driving without a functioning defrost system can decrease your visibility under certain driving conditions and could result in a crash without warning.

The fix

Dealers will replace the computer module in the center instrument panel free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during january 2010. Owners may contact chevrolet at 1-[removed], GMC at 1-[removed] or at [link removed]

Notes from the manufacturer

GM safety recall no. 090298.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-[removed] (tty 1-[removed]), or go to <a href=[link removed] .

Affected vehicles