NHTSA recall 15V-145 (15V145000)
engine and engine cooling recall reported March 13, 2015 - about 50,236 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 15V145000
- Also written as
- 15V-145
- Manufacturer number
- 14617
- Reported
- March 13, 2015
- Vehicles affected
- ~50,236
- Component
- engine and engine cooling
What is being recalled
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 Volt vehicles manufactured August 25, 2010, to June 26, 2013. If the driver exits the vehicle without turning off the electrical system, the battery may drain low enough that the gasoline engine will automatically start itself to recharge the electric battery.
Why it is dangerous
If the engine runs for an extended period of time in an enclosed space, there may be a build up of carbon monoxide, increasing the risk of personal injury.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
GM will notify owners, and dealers will update the engine management software to limit the time that the stationary vehicle can be left in the ON position, free of charge. The recall began April 15, 2015. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 14617.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 15V-145 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.