Defect Description For Recall
General Motors Is Recalling Certain Model Year 2010 Chevrolet Equinox And GMC Terrain Vehicles For Failing To Comply With The Requirements Of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 103, “Windshield Defrosting And Defogging Systems And With Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 101, Controls And Displays”. The Software In The Center Instrument Panel Can Cause The Heating, Air Conditioning, Defrost, And Radio Controls, As Well As The Panel Illumination To Become Inoperative.
Make Of Vehicle
CHEVROLET
Model Of Vehicle
EQUINOX
Year
2010
Recall Campaign Number
09V489000
Component Description
Visibility:Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System
Effect Of Defect
Driving Without A FunCTIoning Defrost System Can Decrease Your Visibility Under Certain Driving Conditions And Could Result In A Crash Without Warning.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Replace The Computer Module In The Center Instrument Panel Free Of Charge. The Safety Recall Is Expected To Begin During January 2010. Owners May Contact Chevrolet At 1-800-630-2438, GMC At 1-866-996-9463 Or At Www.Gmownercenter.Com.
Vehicle Manufacturer
General Motors Corp.
Start Of Manufacture
20090201
End Of Manufacture
20091130
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
59031
Date Owners Notified
20100112
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
General Motors, Llc
Date Report Received
20091223
Make Campaign Number
90298
Part Number
571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
103