Chevrolet Impala recalled over fire hazard

Recall date

April 6, 2015

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

General Motors, LLC recalls 2014 Chevrolet Impala

Recall number

15V202000

Brand / firm

Chevrolet

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 126 units

Why it was recalled

Brake pads that remain partially engaged with the rotors may cause excessive brake heat that may result in a fire.

What was recalled

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014 Chevrolet Impala vehicles manufactured March 22, 2013, to May 22, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the electronic parking brake piston actuation arm may not fully retract causing the brake pads to stay partially engaged. Thus, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Systems (FMVSS) No. 135 "Light Vehicle Brake Systems."

What to do

GM has notified owners, and dealers will reprogram the electronic parking brake control module with new software, free of charge. The recall began on May 6, 2015. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 15259. Note: The vehicles covered by this campaign were previously remedied incorrectly under campaigns 14V541 or 15V085.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.