Recalls
GM Recall of Certain Model Year 2012 Chevrolet Captiva Sport Passenger Vehicles
- Details
- Category: Recalls
- Published on Wednesday, 04 July 2012 14:22
- Written by Press Release
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—July 4, 2012.
Summary: General Motors LLLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2012 Chevrolet Captiva Sport Passenger Vehicles manufactured from April 26, 2012, through May 17, 2012. These vehicles fail to conform to the park brake performance requirements Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems." the park brake cable may not be fully seated in its connector and may separate from the connector. If this occurs, the park brake will become inoperative and will not hold the vehicle.
Consequence: If the vehicle is on an uneven surface, this could result in unintended vehicle movement and a crash.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and ensure that the park brake cables are connected and secure free of charge. The Safety Recall is expected to begin on, or about, July 18, 2012. Owners may contact the Chevrolet Owner Center at 1-866-694-6546.
Notes: GM’s Recall Campaign Number is 12127. Customers may contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Source: dot.gov
