Chevrolet Cruze recalled over fire hazard

Recall date

May 10, 2018

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

General Motors, LLC recalls 2016–2018 Chevrolet Cruze

Recall number

18V304000

Brand / firm

Chevrolet

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 111,966 units

Why it was recalled

A fuel leak, in the presence of an ignition source, increases the risk of a fire.

What was recalled

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Chevrolet Cruze LS vehicles, equipped with a gasoline engine and a tire inflator kit instead of a spare tire. The vehicles may leak gasoline following a rear-impact crash and a rollover. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 301, "Fuel System Integrity."

What to do

GM will notify owners, and dealers will install a lock-ring on the fuel tank that will shield the fuel tank vapor pressure sensor from damage in a rear-impact crash, free of charge. The recall began June 7, 2018. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 18159.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.