NHTSA recall 13V-464 (13V464000)
fuel system, gasoline recall reported September 26, 2013 - about 1,558 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 13V464000
- Also written as
- 13V-464
- Manufacturer number
- 13296
- Reported
- September 26, 2013
- Vehicles affected
- ~1,558
- Component
- fuel system, gasoline
What is being recalled
General Motors (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013 and 2014 Chevrolet Sonic vehicles manufactured August 2, 2013, through August 12, 2013. Due to insufficient welds, the front fuel tank strap bracket may separate from the vehicle.
Why it is dangerous
If the front fuel tank strap bracket separates, the increased load may lead to the failure of the other tank support. As a result, the fuel tank may come loose from the vehicle causing a fuel leak. A fuel leak, in the presence of an ignition source, may result in a fire.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the front fuel tank strap bracket, and repair it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on November 7, 2013. Owners may contact GM at 1-800-521-7300. GM's recall campaign number is 13296.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 13V-464 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.