2012 Chevrolet Impala recall: steering
⚠️ What's wrong
GM is recalling certain model year 2012 chevrolet Impala vehicles manufactured from april 19, 2011, through july 29, 2011. The upper power steering hose may have been misrouted so that it CAN come in close proximity to and/or contact the catalytic converter. With the engine on, heat from the catalytic converter may melt the power steering hose.
💥 The risk
Power steering fluid could flow onto the catalytic converter, and an engine compartment fire could occur.
🔧 The fix
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.
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
- 11V398000
- Manufacturer recall #
- 11224
- Manufacturer
- GENERAL MOTORS LLC
- Vehicles affected
- 10,344
- Component
- STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS
- Owner phone
- 1-800-630-2438
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Sep 5, 2011
- Built
- Apr 19, 2011 – Jul 29, 2011
- Recall started by
- MFR
- Notes
- Gm's safety recall campaign number is 11224. 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 .