POWER STEERING FLUID COULD FLOW ONTO THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER, AND AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE COULD OCCUR.
POWER STEERING FLUID COULD FLOW ONTO THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER, AND AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE COULD OCCUR.
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Source Page by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1251501-chevrolet-impala-2012-recall-steering · Recall date May 8, 2011 · Official notice: NHTSA #11V398000
“CHEVROLET IMPALA (2012) recall — Steering.” GovInfoNow, recall dated May 8, 2011. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1251501-chevrolet-impala-2012-recall-steering. Based on NHTSA recall 11V398000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=11V398000).
GM DEALERS WILL INSPECT TO ENSURE THAT THE UPPER POWER STEERING HOSE IS ROUTED CORRECTLY AND MAKE THE NECESSARY REPAIRS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 5, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438.
We’ve drafted a message you can send General Motors LLC to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 11V398000 — General Motors LLC CHEVROLET IMPALA (2012) recall — Steering Hello, I own a CHEVROLET IMPALA (2012) recall — Steering that is covered by recall 11V398000 from General Motors LLC. The official recall notice states: GM DEALERS WILL INSPECT TO ENSURE THAT THE UPPER POWER STEERING HOSE IS ROUTED CORRECTLY AND MAKE THE NECESSARY REPAIRS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 5, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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