NHTSA recall 14V-417 (14V417000)
equipment recall reported July 2, 2014 - about 2,990 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 14V417000
- Also written as
- 14V-417
- Manufacturer number
- 14257
- Reported
- July 2, 2014
- Vehicles affected
- ~2,990
- Component
- equipment
What is being recalled
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Buick Encore all-wheel-drive vehicles manufactured August 23, 2012, to September 9, 2013; Verano vehicles manufactured August 8, 2012, to June 20, 2013; Chevrolet Cruze vehicles manufactured August 7, 2012, to August 16, 2013, and 2012-2014 Chevrolet Sonic vehicles manufactured May 10, 2011, to August 16, 2012 equipped with a Calix oil pan/block heater. In cold temperatures, the insulation on the engine block heater cord can become damaged, allowing the wires to be exposed.
Why it is dangerous
Exposed wires increase the risk of electrical shock and personal injury if the cord is handled while it is plugged in.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the engine oil pan/block heater cord with a new cord that is rated for temperatures of minus 40 degree Celsius. The recall began in August 2014. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 14257.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 14V-417 when calling a dealer.
Affected 4 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.