Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
CHEVROLET
Model Of Vehicle
CRUZE
Year
2011
Recall Campaign Number
12V288000
Component Description
Engine And Engine Cooling
Effect Of Defect
Either Condition Could Result In An Engine Compartment Fire, Possibly Causing Injury Or Death.
Fix Defect
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 1-866-694-6546.
Vehicle Manufacturer
General Motors Llc
Start Of Manufacture
20091002
End Of Manufacture
20110620
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
413148
Date Owners Notified
20120710
Initiated By
Odi
Responsible Manufacturer
General Motors, Llc
Date Report Received
20120622
Make Campaign Number
12081