2013 Chevrolet Cruze | 2014 Chevrolet Cruze — Power train: axle assembly: axle shaft
Published March 31, 2014 · Recall initiated: March 31, 2014
Summary
NHTSA records recall 14V151000, published March 31, 2014. Recalling firm: General Motors, LLC; 2013 Chevrolet Cruze | 2014 Chevrolet Cruze — Power train: axle assembly: axle shaft.
What's the hazard
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013 and 2014 Chevrolet Cruze vehicles equipped with a 1.4L turbo engine, and manufactured between November 28, 2012, and March 7, 2014. On the affected vehicles, the right front half shaft may fracture and separate.
What to do
GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the right half shaft, as needed, free of charge. Parts for the remedy are not currently available. GM will send an interim letter to owners in May 2014. A second owner letter will be mailed when parts are available. Owners may contact Chevrolet at 1-866-694-6546. GM's number for this recall is 14079. This is an expansion of recall 13V-452. NOTE: Some vehicles subject to this recall were subject to the recall campaign initiated in 2013. Some of those vehicles were repaired using defective parts. Those owners will be advised that they must have their vehicles remedied again under this campaign and that having the earlier recall completed did not remedy their vehicles.
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Recall details
- Brand
- CHEVROLET
- Model
- CRUZE
- Manufacturer
- General Motors, LLC
- Lot
- 2013 CHEVROLET CRUZE | 2014 CHEVROLET CRUZE
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2013 Chevrolet Cruze | 2014 Chevrolet Cruze — Power train: axle assembly: axle shaft recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 14V151000 on March 31, 2014. Reported hazard: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013 and 2014 Chevrolet Cruze vehicles equipped with a 1.4L turbo engine, and manufactured between November 28, 2012, and March 7, 2014. On the affected vehicles, the right front half shaft may fracture and separate.
What should I do if I have this product?
GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the right half shaft, as needed, free of charge. Parts for the remedy are not currently available. GM will send an interim letter to owners in May 2014. A second owner letter will be mailed when parts are available. Owners may contact Chevrolet at 1-866-694-6546. GM's number for this recall is 14079. This is an expansion of recall 13V-452. NOTE: Some vehicles subject to this recall were subject to the recall campaign initiated in 2013. Some of those vehicles were repaired using defective parts. Those owners will be advised that they must have their vehicles remedied again under this campaign and that having the earlier recall completed did not remedy their vehicles.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: CHEVROLET. Model: CRUZE.