2007 CHEVROLET AVEO Recall 66281 Details
 

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NHTSA Campaign #:	06V398000
Manufacturer Campaign #:	06133
Make:	Chevrolet
Model:	Aveo
Year:	2007
Component:	Fuel system, gasoline
Manufacturers Involved:	General motors corp.
Begin Date Of Manufacturing:	12/01/2005
End Date Of Manufacturing:	09/30/2006
Recall Type:	V
Potential Number Of Units Affected:	17676
Date Owner Notified By Manufacturer:	11/16/2006
Recall Initiator:	Mfr
Manufacturer Responsible For Recall:	General motors corp.
Date Report Received By ODI:	10/17/2006
Date Added To File:	10/17/2006
Defect Summary:	On certain passenger vehicles equipped with a 1.6l engine, during a ncap severe frontal crash test, the fuel line in the engine compartment developed a fracture. in addition, the crash damage caused four short circuits in the fuse block, the combination of which allowed the fuel pump to continue running and fuel leaked onto the ground.
Consequence Summary:	If these conditions occurred in an actual crash, a vehicle fire could occur.
Corrective Action:	Dealers will replace the fuse block and install a new section of fuel line that has been redesigned free of charge. the recall began on november 16, 2006. owners may contact chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438.
Further Notes:	Gm recall no. 06133. customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration¿s vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

2007 Chevrolet Aveo Fuel system, gasoline Recall