NHTSA recall 13V-080 (13V080000)
fuel system, other recall reported March 8, 2013 - about 48 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 13V080000
- Also written as
- 13V-080
- Manufacturer number
- 13065
- Reported
- March 8, 2013
- Vehicles affected
- ~48
- Component
- fuel system, other
What is being recalled
General Motors is recalling certain model year 2011 Chevrolet Express vehicles converted by Impco Automotive to run compressed natural gas (CNG), manufactured between November 23, 2010 and December 23, 2010 and equipped with a four tank configuration using a pressure relief device (PRD) and pressure relief vent pipe assembly. In the affected vehicles, the pressure relief vent pipe assembly may have been built incorrectly.
Why it is dangerous
If a pressure relief device activates with an improperly assembled vent pipe, compressed natural gas may be vented into the passenger compartment. If an ignition source is present, an explosion or fire may result.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
Impco Automotive, in cooperation with General Motors will inspect and make any necessary repairs on the pressure relief device and vent pipe assembly. The safety recall began on March 28, 2013. Owners may contact General Motors at 1-800-521-7300.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 13V-080 when calling a dealer.
Affected 1 model
Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.
Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.