2012 Chevrolet Impala — Steering: hydraulic power assist: hose, piping, and connections
Published August 4, 2011 · Recall initiated: August 5, 2011
Summary
NHTSA records recall 11V398000, published August 4, 2011 and initiated August 5, 2011. Recalling firm: General Motors, LLC; 2012 Chevrolet Impala — Steering: hydraulic power assist: hose, piping, and connections.
What's the hazard
GM IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 CHEVROLET IMPALA VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM APRIL 19, 2011, THROUGH JULY 29, 2011. THE UPPER POWER STEERING HOSE MAY HAVE BEEN MISROUTED SO THAT IT CAN COME IN CLOSE PROXIMITY TO AND/OR CONTACT THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER. WITH THE ENGINE ON, HEAT FROM THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER MAY MELT THE POWER STEERING HOSE.
What to do
GM DEALERS WILL INSPECT TO ENSURE THAT THE UPPER POWER STEERING HOSE IS ROUTED CORRECTLY AND MAKE THE NECESSARY REPAIRS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 5, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438.
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Recall details
- Brand
- CHEVROLET
- Model
- IMPALA
- Manufacturer
- General Motors, LLC
- Lot
- 2012 CHEVROLET IMPALA
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2012 Chevrolet Impala — Steering: hydraulic power assist: hose, piping, and connections recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 11V398000 on August 4, 2011. Reported hazard: GM IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 CHEVROLET IMPALA VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM APRIL 19, 2011, THROUGH JULY 29, 2011. THE UPPER POWER STEERING HOSE MAY HAVE BEEN MISROUTED SO THAT IT CAN COME IN CLOSE PROXIMITY TO AND/OR CONTACT THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER. WITH THE ENGINE ON, HEAT FROM THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER MAY MELT THE POWER STEERING HOSE.
What should I do if I have this product?
GM DEALERS WILL INSPECT TO ENSURE THAT THE UPPER POWER STEERING HOSE IS ROUTED CORRECTLY AND MAKE THE NECESSARY REPAIRS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 5, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: CHEVROLET. Model: IMPALA.