Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
CHEVROLET
Model Of Vehicle
CAPTIVA SPORT
Year
2012
Recall Campaign Number
12V301000
Component Description
Parking Brake
Effect Of Defect
If The Vehicle Is On An Uneven Surface, This Could Result In Unintended Vehicle Movement And A Crash.
Fix Defect
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 1-866-694-6546.
Vehicle Manufacturer
General Motors Llc
Start Of Manufacture
20120426
End Of Manufacture
20120517
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
2070
Date Owners Notified
20120727
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
General Motors, Llc
Date Report Received
20120628
Make Campaign Number
12127
Part Number
571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
135