Brake Concerns Lead Chevy To Recall 293,000 Cruzes

Report Receipt Date: AUG 15, 2013

NHTSA Campaign Number: 13V360000

Component(s): SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

Potential Number of Units Affected: 292,879

Vehicle Make Model Model Year(s)

• CHEVROLET CRUZE 2011-2012                                    

Manufacturer: General Motors LLC

Summary:

 

General Motors (GM) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Chevrolet Cruze vehicles equipped with 1.4L DOHC gasoline turbo engines and 6T40 front-wheel drive automatic transmissions and equipped with an electric vacuum pump to provide supplemental vacuum for brake assist, when needed. In the affected vehicles, the pump may not activate, resulting in an intermittent reduction or loss of brake assist.

Consequence:

A loss of braking assistance will require extra pedal force and/or distance to bring the vehicle to a stop, increasing the risk of a crash. REMEDY:General Motors will notify owners, and dealers will replace a microswitch in the power brake vacuum pipe assembly, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule. Owners may contact Chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020. GM's recall number is 12213.