Recall 12V-288
GENERAL MOTORS LLC recalled the 2011 to 2012 Chevrolet Cruze: Engine and engine cooling.
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 12V-288
- Reported
- June 22, 2012
- Vehicles affected
- 413,148 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
General motors (GM) is recalling certain model year 2011 and 2012 chevrolet cruze vehicles manufactured from october 2, 2009, through may 31, 2012. Spilled or dripping oil (such as after an oil change) may collect in the engine shield (bellypan) near hot engine or exhaust system surfaces. As a result, the oil and the engine shield may ignite and burn.
The risk
Either condition could result in an engine compartment fire, possibly causing injury or death.
The fix
GM will notify owners, and dealers will modify the engine shield to prevent fluid from contacting the shield. Also, on vehicles with a manual transmission, dealers will apply a protective tape to the electronic power steering wire harness. Repairs will be performed free of charge to the owner. The safety recall began on july 10, 2012. Owners may contact the chevrolet owner center at 1-[removed].
Notes from the manufacturer
GMs campaign number is 12081.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
- Chevrolet Cruze 2011 to 2012