2012 Chevrolet Cruze | 2011 Chevrolet Cruze — Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist
Published August 19, 2013 · Recall initiated: August 15, 2013
Summary
NHTSA records recall 13V360000, published August 19, 2013 and initiated August 15, 2013. Recalling firm: General Motors, LLC; 2012 Chevrolet Cruze | 2011 Chevrolet Cruze — Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist.
What's the hazard
General Motors (GM) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Chevrolet Cruze vehicles equipped with 1.4L DOHC gasoline turbo engines and 6T40 front wheel drive automatic transmissions and equipped with an electric vacuum pump to provide supplemental vacuum for brake assist, when needed. In the affected vehicles, the pump may not activate, resulting in an intermittent reduction or loss of brake assist.
What to do
General Motors will notify owners, and dealers will replace a microswitch in the power brake vacuum pipe assembly, free of charge. The recall began on October 7, 2013. Owners may contact Chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020. GM's recall number is 12213.
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Recall details
- Brand
- CHEVROLET
- Model
- CRUZE
- Manufacturer
- General Motors, LLC
- Lot
- 2012 CHEVROLET CRUZE | 2011 CHEVROLET CRUZE
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2012 Chevrolet Cruze | 2011 Chevrolet Cruze — Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 13V360000 on August 19, 2013. Reported hazard: General Motors (GM) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Chevrolet Cruze vehicles equipped with 1.4L DOHC gasoline turbo engines and 6T40 front wheel drive automatic transmissions and equipped with an electric vacuum pump to provide supplemental vacuum for brake assist, when needed. In the affected vehicles, the pump may not activate, resulting in an intermittent reduction or loss of brake assist.
What should I do if I have this product?
General Motors will notify owners, and dealers will replace a microswitch in the power brake vacuum pipe assembly, free of charge. The recall began on October 7, 2013. Owners may contact Chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020. GM's recall number is 12213.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: CHEVROLET. Model: CRUZE.