CHEVROLET EQUINOX 2020: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 19V667000

Make Model Year
CHEVROLET EQUINOX 2020
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2019-10-24 2019-09-19 2019-09-20

Production Dates: 2018-09-07 - 2019-07-29

Manufacturers Involved: General Motors, LLC

Manufacturer Campaign Number: N192271870

Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 301

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

General Motors LLC "GM" is recalling certain 2019-2020 Chevrolet Equinox all-wheel drive vehicles. The fuel tanks may have been manufactured with an improperly sealed seam, possibly allowing fuel to leak along the seam near the fuel inlet.

Consequence

A fuel leak in the presence of the ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.

Remedy

GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel tank, free of charge. The recall began October 24, 2019. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-586-596-1733. GM's number for this recall is N192271870.

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.