2012 CHEVROLET VOLT RECALL - #15V145000
RECALL FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEM : IGNITION
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 Volt vehicles manufactured August 25, 2010, to June 26, 2013. If the driver exits the vehicle without turning off the electrical system, the battery may drain low enough that the gasoline engine will automatically start itself to recharge the electric battery.
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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
2012 CHEVROLET VOLT |
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| Manufacturer |
General Motors LLC |
| Manufactured between |
4/12/2011 - 6/6/2012 |
| Recalled on |
3/13/2015 |
| Influenced by |
General Motors LLC |
| Owners Notified on |
4/15/2015 |
| # Affected |
50,236 |
| Recalled for |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION |
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| Description |
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 Volt vehicles manufactured August 25, 2010, to June 26, 2013. If the driver exits the vehicle without turning off the electrical system, the battery may drain low enough that the gasoline engine will automatically start itself to recharge the electric battery. |
| Consequences |
If the engine runs for an extended period of time in an enclosed space, there may be a build up of carbon monoxide, increasing the risk of personal injury. |
| Corrective action |
GM will notify owners, and dealers will update the engine management software to limit the time that the stationary vehicle can be left in the ON position, free of charge. The recall began April 15, 2015. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 14617. |
| 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 VOLT Recall for ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL
2012 CHEVROLET VOLT Recall for SERVICE BRAKES
2012 CHEVROLET VOLT Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ENGINE, GASOLINE
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