NHTSA recall 14V-213 (14V213000)
fuel system, diesel recall reported April 25, 2014 - about 51 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 14V213000
- Also written as
- 14V-213
- Manufacturer number
- 14067
- Reported
- April 25, 2014
- Vehicles affected
- ~51
- Component
- fuel system, diesel
What is being recalled
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015 Chevrolet Silverado HD, and GMC Sierra HD vehicles manufactured February 11, 2014, through February 19, 2014, and equipped with diesel engines and dual fuel tanks. In the affected vehicles, the fuel pipe connections on both sides of the diesel fuel transfer pump may not be properly torqued which may result in a diesel fuel leak.
Why it is dangerous
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may result in a vehicle fire.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
GM will notify owners, and dealers will tighten the fuel pipe connections to the proper torque. The recall began on May 29, 2014. Owners may contact General Motors customer service at 1-800-222-1020 (Chevrolet), 1-800-462-8782 (GMC). General Motors' number for this recall is 14067.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 14V-213 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.