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💥 Crash riskNHTSA 09V489📅 Dec 23, 2009

2010 Chevrolet Equinox & 2010 GMC Terrain recall: windows, wipers & mirrors

⚠️ What's wrong

General motors is recalling certain model year 2010 chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain vehicles for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 103, "windshield defrosting and defogging systems and with federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 101, controls and displays". The software in the center instrument panel CAN cause the heating, air conditioning, defrost, and radio controls, as well as the panel illumination to become inoperative.

💥 The risk

Driving without a functioning defrost system CAN decrease your visibility under certain driving conditions and could result in a crash without warning.

🔧 The fix

Dealers will replace the computer module in the center instrument panel free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during january 2010. Owners may contact chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438, GMC at 1-866-996-9463 or at www.gmownercenter.com.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
09V489000
Manufacturer recall #
090298
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
59,031
Component
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
Owner phone
1-800-630-2438
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Jan 12, 2010
Built
Feb 1, 2009 – Nov 30, 2009
Recall started by
MFR
Notes
GM safety recall no. 090298.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 09V489 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 09V489?

2010 Chevrolet Equinox & 2010 GMC Terrain. 59,031 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Chevrolet dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-800-630-2438.