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2011 Chevrolet Express recall: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

General Motors LLC reported this safety recall on March 8, 2013. It covers about 48 vehicles.

vehicles affected
48
reported
Mar 8, 2013
owners notified
Mar 28, 2013
related complaints
3

Fuel system, other: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

What is wrong
General Motors is recalling certain model year 2011 Chevrolet Express vehicles converted by Impco Automotive to run compressed natural gas (CNG), manufactured between November 23, 2010 and December 23, 2010 and equipped with a four tank configuration using a pressure relief device (PRD) and pressure relief vent pipe assembly. In the affected vehicles, the pressure relief vent pipe assembly may have been built incorrectly.
Risk
If a pressure relief device activates with an improperly assembled vent pipe, compressed natural gas may be vented into the passenger compartment. If an ignition source is present, an explosion or fire may result.
Remedy
Impco Automotive, in cooperation with General Motors will inspect and make any necessary repairs on the pressure relief device and vent pipe assembly. The safety recall began on March 28, 2013. Owners may contact General Motors at 1‑800‑521‑7300.

Recall number 13V080000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 3 complaints about fuel system problems.

2011 Chevrolet Express

Questions about recall 13V080000

Is there a recall on the 2011 Chevrolet Express hoses, lines/piping, and fittings?

Yes. Recall 13V080000, reported on March 8, 2013, covers about 48 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 13V080000?

Impco Automotive, in cooperation with General Motors will inspect and make any necessary repairs on the pressure relief device and vent pipe assembly. The safety recall began on March 28, 2013. Owners may contact General Motors at 1‑800‑521‑7300.

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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