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2011-2012 Chevrolet Cruze recall: mounting

General Motors LLC reported this safety recall on June 22, 2012. It covers about 53,239 vehicles.

vehicles affected
53,239
reported
Jun 22, 2012
owners notified
Jul 9, 2012
related complaints
95

Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: mounting

What is wrong
General motors (gm) is recalling certain model year 2011 and 2012 chevrolet cruze vehicles manufactured from october 2, 2009, through may 14, 2012. Attachment welds for the fuel tank strap secondary brackets may have been omitted.
Risk
The fuel tank could come loose in a crash, possibly allowing fuel to leak from the tank. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire.
Remedy
Gm will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicle for missing welds. If the vehicle is missing welds, dealers will secure the bracket attachments with fasteners. Repairs will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on july 9, 2012. Owners may contact the chevrolet owner center at 1‑866‑694‑6546.

Recall number 12V289000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 95 complaints about fuel system problems.

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Questions about recall 12V289000

Is there a recall on the 2011-2012 Chevrolet Cruze mounting?

Yes. Recall 12V289000, reported on June 22, 2012, covers about 53,239 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 12V289000?

Gm will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicle for missing welds. If the vehicle is missing welds, dealers will secure the bracket attachments with fasteners. Repairs will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on july 9, 2012. Owners may contact the chevrolet owner center at 1‑866‑694‑6546.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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