Recall 12V-289
GENERAL MOTORS LLC recalled the 2011 to 2012 Chevrolet Cruze: Fuel system, gasoline (storage, tank assembly, mounting).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 12V-289
- Reported
- June 22, 2012
- Vehicles affected
- 53,239 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 14, 2012. Attachment welds for the fuel tank strap secondary brackets may have been omitted.
The risk
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-[removed].
Notes from the manufacturer
GMs campaign number is 12133.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