NHTSA recall 13V-225 (13V225000)
fuel system, other recall reported May 15, 2013 - about 1,791 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 13V225000
- Also written as
- 13V-225
- Manufacturer number
- 13139/FA13GM001
- Reported
- May 15, 2013
- Vehicles affected
- ~1,791
- Component
- fuel system, other
What is being recalled
General Motors LLC (GM) and IMPCO Automotive Division of IMPCO Technologies, Inc. (IMPCO) are recalling certain model year 2011-2013 Chevrolet Express and GMC Savana Cargo vans that have a compressed natural gas (CNG) fuel system installed as original equipment by IMPCO. The fuel systems, manufactured February 14, 2011, through February 20, 2013, have a fuel shut-off solenoid connector to the CNG tank that may corrode and form a short.
Why it is dangerous
A short at the connector may cause overheating, resulting in an increased risk of fire.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
GM will notify owners and GM dealers/fleets will perform the remedy which will include replacing the solenoid assemblies and fuel pump fuses and adjusting the wiring routing. The recall began on August 5, 2013. GM's number for this recall is 13139. Impco's number for this recall is FA13GM001. Owner's may contact GM Fleet Action Center at 1-800-353-3867.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 13V-225 when calling a dealer.
Affected 2 models
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.