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Recall 10V-096

GENERAL MOTORS CORP. recalled the 2009 to 2010 Chevrolet Express and 2 other models: Visibility (defroster/defogger/hvac system).

At a glance

Campaign number
10V-096
Reported
March 12, 2010
Vehicles affected
9,137 estimated by the manufacturer

Source: NHTSA recall records

What is wrong

General motors is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 chevrolet express and GMC savana vehicles for failing to comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 103, "windshield wiping and washing systems." these vehicles were built with heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) control knobs that may fracture and spin on the control shaft. The driver may no longer be able to control the heating, cooling, and ventilation for the vehicle.

The risk

If this condition affects the defrost system when it is required, it may decrease the driver's visibility, and could possibly result in a crash.

The fix

Dealers will replace all HVAC control knobs free of charge. The safety recall began on march 11, 2010. Owners may contact chevrolet at 1-[removed] and GMC at 1-[removed] or at the owner center at [link removed]

Notes from the manufacturer

GM recall no. 10012.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