Recalls Of The Day, March 20, 2013

Hello readers!  I hope all is well with you.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has issued three recalls.  There are concerns over transmission software.  Another issue is explosion and fire.  The last issue is incorrect information on a vehicle certification label that could cause confusion over possible recalls.

If your vehicle is affected please have the concern repaired.  After all we want you to be safe.    



Report Receipt Date: MAR 15, 2013
NHTSA Campaign Number: 13V097000
Component(s): ELECTRICAL SYSTEM , POWER TRAIN
Potential Number of Units Affected: 26,582

 Vehicle MakeModelModel Year(s)

• BUICKLACROSSE2013
• CADILLACSRX2013

Manufacturer: General Motors LLC

 

SUMMARY:

General Motors (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013 Buick LaCrosse vehicles, manufactured between April 25, 2012, through March 6, 2013, and model year 2013 Cadillac SRX vehicles, manufactured between May 29, 2012, through February 18, 2013 for failing to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 102, "Transmission Shift Lever Sequence, Starter Interlock, and Transmission Braking Effect." A software problem may cause the transmission to inadvertently shift to Sport mode removing any transmission-related engine braking effect.

CONSEQUENCE:

If engine braking is unexpectedly removed, it may increase the risk of a vehicle crash.

REMEDY:

GM will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the transmission control module free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on March 28, 2013. Cadillac owners may call 1-866-982-2339. Buick owners may call 1-866-694-6546.

NOTES:

General Motors' number for this recall is 13053. Customers may contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); or go to www.safercar.gov.

 

               

Report Receipt Date: MAR 08, 2013
NHTSA Campaign Number: 13V080000
Component(s): FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
Potential Number of Units Affected: 48

 Vehicle MakeModelModel Year(s)

• CHEVROLETEXPRESS2011

Manufacturer: General Motors LLC

 

SUMMARY:

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.

CONSEQUENCE:

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 is expexted to begin by the end of March 2013. Owners may contact General Motors at 1-800-521-7300.

NOTES:

This is General Motors campaign number 13065. 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.

 

                

Report Receipt Date: MAR 05, 2013
NHTSA Campaign Number: 13V084000
Component(s): EQUIPMENT
Potential Number of Units Affected: 7
 

Vehicle MakeModelModel Year(s)

• VOLVOS602013
• VOLVOXC602013

Manufacturer: Volvo Cars of N.A., LLC

 

SUMMARY:

Volvo is recalling certain model year 2013 S60 and XC60 vehicles, manufactured on January 7, 2013. The product identification labels were printed with the incorrect manufacture year. Thus, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification Regulation."

CONSEQUENCE:

With an incorrect date of manufacture on the certification label, the vehicle owner may not be to determine if they are affected by future vehicle recalls, increasing their risk of a crash of injury.

REMEDY:

Volvo has quarantined the affected vehicles and will install correct labels prior to sale. The recall is expected to begin by March 8, 2013. Owner notification letters will not be sent.

NOTES:

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.