2012 Chevrolet Captiva Sport recall: parking brake
General Motors LLC reported this safety recall on June 28, 2012. It covers about 2,070 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 2,070
- reported
- Jun 28, 2012
- owners notified
- Jul 27, 2012
- related complaints
- 6
Parking brake
- What is wrong
- General motors llc (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.
- Risk
- 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 began on july 27, 2012. Owners may contact the chevrolet owner center at 1‑866‑694‑6546.
Recall number 12V301000
Affected vehicles
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 6 complaints about brakes problems.
Questions about recall 12V301000
Is there a recall on the 2012 Chevrolet Captiva Sport parking brake?
Yes. Recall 12V301000, reported on June 28, 2012, covers about 2,070 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 12V301000?
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 began on july 27, 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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