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NHTSARecalled 2010-03-12

General Motors, LLC — VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM

Is my product affected?

2010 CHEVROLET EXPRESS; 2009 GMC SAVANA; 2009 CHEVROLET EXPRESS; 2010 GMC SANANA

  • Brand CHEVROLET
  • Brand GMC

Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.

What happened

General Motors is recalling certain 2009-2010 Chevrolet Express and GMC Savana vehicles because their HVAC control knobs may fracture and spin on the control shaft, preventing the driver from controlling the heating, cooling, and ventilation systems. If the defrost system is affected when needed, this could reduce the driver's visibility and potentially cause a crash.

Dealers will replace all HVAC control knobs free of charge. Affected owners can contact Chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438, GMC at 1-866-996-9463, or visit the Owner Center at www.gmownercenter.com to arrange service.

Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.

Hazard

IF THIS CONDITION AFFECTS THE DEFROST SYSTEM WHEN IT IS REQUIRED, IT MAY DECREASE THE DRIVER'S VISIBILITY, AND COULD POSSIBLY RESULT IN A CRASH.

What should I do?

DEALERS WILL REPLACE ALL HVAC CONTROL KNOBS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 11, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438 AND GMC AT 1-866-996-9463 OR AT THE OWNER CENTER AT WWW.GMOWNERCENTER.COM.

Details from the source

GENERAL MOTORS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009-2010 CHEVROLET EXPRESS AND GMC SAVANA VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 103, "WINDSHIELD WIPING AND WASHING SYSTEMS." THESE VEHICLES WERE BUILT WITH HEATING, VENTILATION, AND AIR CONDITIONING (HVAC) CONTROL KNOBS THAT MAY FRACTURE AND SPIN ON THE CONTROL SHAFT. THE DRIVER MAY NO LONGER BE ABLE TO CONTROL THE HEATING, COOLING, AND VENTILATION FOR THE VEHICLE.

Source

Official record: NHTSA ↗

Republished from the official source above; details can change — the source record controls.

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