Defect Description For Recall
On Certain Passenger Vehicles Equipped With A 1.6L Engine, During A Ncap Severe Frontal Crash Test, The Fuel Line In The Engine Compartment Developed A Fracture. In Addition, The Crash Damage Caused Four Short Circuits In The Fuse Block, The Combination Of Which Allowed The Fuel Pump To Continue Running And Fuel Leaked Onto The Ground.
Make Of Vehicle
CHEVROLET
Model Of Vehicle
AVEO
Year
2007
Recall Campaign Number
06V398000
Component Description
Fuel System, Gasoline
Effect Of Defect
If These Conditions Occurred In An Actual Crash, A Vehicle Fire Could Occur.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Replace The Fuse Block And Install A New SeCTIon Of Fuel Line That Has Been Redesigned Free Of Charge. The Recall Began On November 16, 2006. Owners May Contact Chevrolet At 1-800-630-2438.
Vehicle Manufacturer
General Motors Corp.
Start Of Manufacture
20051201
End Of Manufacture
20060930
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
17676
Date Owners Notified
20061116
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
General Motors, Llc
Date Report Received
20061017
Make Campaign Number
6133