Defect Description For Recall
General Motors (Gm) Is Recalling Certain Model Year 2012 Chevrolet Equinox And GMC Terrain Vehicles, Manufactured From July 18, 2011, Through September 6, 2011, For Failing To Comply With The Requirements Of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number 138, “Tire Pressure Monitoring System” (Tpms). The Tire Pressure Monitoring System Is Designed To Illuminate The Tire Pressure Warning Light When The Pressure In A Tire Is 25% Below The Recommended Cold Tire Pressure. On These Vehicles, The Light Will Not Illuminate Until The Tire Pressure Is More Than 25% Below The Recommended Cold Tire Pressure.
Make Of Vehicle
GMC
Model Of Vehicle
TERRAIN
Year
2012
Recall Campaign Number
11V511000
Component Description
Tires:Pressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems
Effect Of Defect
Underinflated Tires Can Result In Tire Overloading And Overheating, Which Could Lead To A Blowout And Possible Crash. The Resulting Crash Could Cause Serious Injury. Underinflated Tires Can Also Result In Premature Or Irregular Wear, Poor Handling, And Poor Fuel Economy.
Fix Defect
GM Dealers Will Update The Body Control Module Free Of Charge. The Safety Recall Is Expected To Begin On Or About November 9, 2011. Owners May Contact Chevrolet At 1-800-630-2438 And GMC At 1-866-996-9463.
Vehicle Manufacturer
General Motors Llc
Start Of Manufacture
20110718
End Of Manufacture
20110906
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
33964
Date Owners Notified
20111109
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
General Motors, Llc
Date Report Received
20111019
Make Campaign Number
11261
Part Number
571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
138