Recall 12V-301
GENERAL MOTORS LLC recalled the 2012 Chevrolet Captiva Sport: Parking brake.
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 12V-301
- Reported
- June 28, 2012
- Vehicles affected
- 2,070 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
General motors llc (GM) is recalling certain model year 2012 chevrolet captiva sport passenger vehicles manufactured from april 26, 2012, through may 17, 2012. These vehicles fail to conform to the park brake performance requirements federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 135, "light vehicle brake systems." the park brake cable may not be fully seated in its connector and may separate from the connector. If this occurs, the park brake will become inoperative and will not hold the vehicle.
The risk
If the vehicle is on an uneven surface, this could result in unintended vehicle movement and a crash.
The fix
GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and ensure that the park brake cables are connected and secure free of charge. The safety recall began on july 27, 2012. Owners may contact the chevrolet owner center at 1-[removed].
Notes from the manufacturer
GMs recall campaign number is 12127.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-[removed] (tty: 1-[removed]); or go to [link removed]