BUICK ENCORE 2014: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
| Make : BUICK | Model : ENCORE | Year : 2014 |
| Build Dates : 2012-04-19 - 2013-07-22 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 14V417000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 2014-08-29 | Date Received by ODI: 2014-07-02 | Date Added to Database: 2014-07-10 |
| Manufacturers Involved: General Motors LLC | ||
| Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall: | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: 14257 | ||
| Component: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 2990 | ||
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Summary:
General Motors LLC "GM" is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Buick Encore all-wheel-drive vehicles manufactured August 23, 2012, to September 9, 2013; Verano vehicles manufactured August 8, 2012, to June 20, 2013; Chevrolet Cruze vehicles manufactured August 7, 2012, to August 16, 2013, and 2012-2014 Chevrolet Sonic vehicles manufactured May 10, 2011, to August 16, 2012 equipped with a Calix oil pan/block heater. In cold temperatures, the insulation on the engine block heater cord can become damaged, allowing the wires to be exposed. |
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Consequence:
Exposed wires increase the risk of electrical shock and personal injury if the cord is handled while it is plugged in. |
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Remedy:
GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the engine oil pan/block heater cord with a new cord that is rated for temperatures of minus 40 degree Celsius. The recall began in August 2014. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 14257. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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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. |
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