2016 Chevrolet Cruze | 2018 Chevrolet Cruze | 2017 Chevrolet Cruze — Fuel system, gasoline
Published May 14, 2018 · Recall initiated: May 10, 2018
Summary
NHTSA records recall 18V304000, published May 14, 2018 and initiated May 10, 2018. Recalling firm: General Motors, LLC; 2016 Chevrolet Cruze | 2018 Chevrolet Cruze | 2017 Chevrolet Cruze — Fuel system, gasoline.
What's the hazard
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.
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Recall details
- Brand
- CHEVROLET
- Model
- CRUZE
- Manufacturer
- General Motors, LLC
- Lot
- 2016 CHEVROLET CRUZE | 2018 CHEVROLET CRUZE | 2017 CHEVROLET CRUZE
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2016 Chevrolet Cruze | 2018 Chevrolet Cruze | 2017 Chevrolet Cruze — Fuel system, gasoline recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 18V304000 on May 14, 2018. Reported hazard: 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 should I do if I have this product?
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.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: CHEVROLET. Model: CRUZE.