Defect Description For Recall
General Motors (Gm) Is Recalling Certain Model Year 2012 Chevrolet Volt Vehicles Manufactured March 1, 2012, Through April 17, 2012. Due To A Brake Pressure Modulator Valve Problem, The Vehicles Do Not Relieve Brake Pressure From The Front Brakes During An Anti-Lock Brake System (Abs), Electronic Stability Control (Esc), Or TrAction Control Event. One Or Both Front Brakes May Lock Up And Not Release. Thus, These Vehicles Fail To Conform To Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (Fmvss) No. 126, “Electronic Stability Control Systems”‘ And No. 135, “Light Vehicle Brake Systems.”
Make Of Vehicle
CHEVROLET
Model Of Vehicle
VOLT
Year
2012
Recall Campaign Number
13V271000
Component Description
Service Brakes
Effect Of Defect
If The Brakes Lock Up It Could Cause A Loss Of Steering Control And/Or A Lengthened Distance Needed To Stop The Vehicle, Increasing The Risk Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
General Motors Will Notify Owners, And Dealers Will Install A New Brake Pressure Modulator Valve Free Of Charge. The Recall Is Expected To Begin July 12, 2013. Owners May Contact Chevrolet At 1-866-694-6546. Gm’S Recall Number Is 13184.
Vehicle Manufacturer
General Motors Llc
Start Of Manufacture
20120301
End Of Manufacture
20120417
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
4
Date Owners Notified
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
General Motors, Llc
Date Report Received
20130627
Make Campaign Number
13184
Part Number
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
126