2012 CHEVROLET SONIC RECALL - #14V417000
RECALL FOR EQUIPMENT : ELECTRICAL
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.
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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
2012 CHEVROLET SONIC |
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| Manufacturer |
General Motors LLC |
| Manufactured between |
5/10/2011 - 8/2/2012 |
| Recalled on |
7/10/2014 |
| Influenced by |
General Motors LLC |
| Owners Notified on |
8/29/2014 |
| # Affected |
2,990 |
| Recalled for |
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL |
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| Description |
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. |
| Consequences |
Exposed wires increase the risk of electrical shock and personal injury if the cord is handled while it is plugged in. |
| Corrective action |
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. |
| Notes |
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
| See also |
2012 CHEVROLET SONIC Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, FOUNDATION COMPONENTS, DISC, PADS
2012 CHEVROLET SONIC Recall for VISIBILITY, WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
2012 CHEVROLET SONIC Recall for AIR BAGS
2012 CHEVROLET SONIC Recall for AIR BAGS
2012 CHEVROLET SONIC Recall for AIR BAGS
2012 CHEVROLET SONIC Recall for POWER TRAIN, AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
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