Defect Description For Recall
General Motors Llc (Gm) Is Recalling Certain Model Year 2013-2014 Buick Encore All-Wheel-Drive Vehicles Manufactured August 23, 2012, To September 9, 2013; Verano Vehicles Manufactured August 8, 2012, To June 20, 2013; Chevrolet Cruze Vehicles Manufactured August 7, 2012, To August 16, 2013, And 2012-2014 Chevrolet Sonic Vehicles Manufactured May 10, 2011, To August 16, 2012 Equipped With A Calix Oil Pan/Block Heater. In Cold Temperatures, The Insulation On The Engine Block Heater Cord Can Become Damaged, Allowing The Wires To Be Exposed.
Make Of Vehicle
CHEVROLET
Model Of Vehicle
SONIC
Year
2014
Recall Campaign Number
14V417000
Component Description
Equipment:Electrical
Effect Of Defect
Exposed Wires Increase The Risk Of Electrical Shock And Personal Injury If The Cord Is Handled While It Is Plugged In.
Fix Defect
GM Will Notify Owners, And Dealers Will Replace The Engine Oil Pan/Block Heater Cord With A New Cord That Is Rated For Temperatures Of Minus 40 Degree Celsius. The Recall Began In August 2014. Owners May Contact Buick Customer Service At 1-800-521-7300 Or Chevrolet Customer Service At 1-800-222-1020. Gm’S Number For This Recall Is 14257.
Vehicle Manufacturer
General Motors Llc
Start Of Manufacture
20130814
End Of Manufacture
20130816
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
2990
Date Owners Notified
20140829
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
General Motors, Llc
Date Report Received
20140702
Make Campaign Number
14257