Chevrolet Tahoe Police Pursuit recalled over fire hazard

Recall date

December 2, 2016

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

General Motors, LLC recalls 2010–2014 Chevrolet Tahoe Police Pursuit

Recall number

16V868000

Brand / firm

Chevrolet

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 49,927 units

Why it was recalled

A short circuit increases the risk of a fire.

What was recalled

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2010-2014 Chevrolet Tahoe Police Pursuit vehicles manufactured August 24, 2009, to December 1, 2013. The affected vehicles, equipped with special equipment options for police or government service, may experience corrosion of the under-hood cooling fan assembly due to fluid intrusion, which may result in an electrical short circuit.

What to do

GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fan motor and shroud, extend the wiring and re-orient the fan motor to reduce the risk of corrosion, free of charge. The recall began on September 7, 2017. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 16145.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.