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.”
General Motors – Fuel Leak in Rollover After Crash/FMVSS 301
| Report Received Date | 05/10/2018 |
| NHTSA ID | 18V304000 |
| Consequence Summary | A fuel leak, in the presence of an ignition source, increases the risk of a fire. |
| Corrective Action | 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. |
| Recall Code | 18159 |
| Potentially Affected | 111966 |
| Fire Risk When Parked | No |
| Do Not Drive | No |
| Recall Link | Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=18V304000) |
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