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💥 Crash risk🩹 Injury riskNHTSA 11V511📅 Oct 25, 2011

2012 Chevrolet Equinox & 2012 GMC Terrain recall: tires

⚠️ What's wrong

General motors (GM) is recalling certain model year 2012 chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain vehicles, manufactured from july 18, 2011, through september 6, 2011, for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 138, "tire pressure monitoring system" (TPMS). The tire pressure monitoring system is designed to illuminate the tire pressure warning light when the pressure in a tire is 25% below the recommended cold tire pressure. On these vehicles, the light will not illuminate until the tire pressure is more than 25% below the recommended cold tire pressure.

💥 The risk

Underinflated tires CAN result in tire overloading and overheating, which could lead to a blowout and possible crash. The resulting crash could cause serious injury. Underinflated tires CAN also result in premature or irregular wear, poor handling, and poor fuel economy.

🔧 The fix

GM dealers will update the body control module free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin on or about november 9, 2011. Owners may contact chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438 and GMC at 1-866-996-9463.

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
11V511000
Manufacturer recall #
11261
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS LLC
Vehicles affected
33,964
Component
TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS
Owner phone
1-800-630-2438
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Nov 9, 2011
Built
Jul 18, 2011 – Sep 6, 2011
Recall started by
MFR
Notes
Gm's safety recall number is 11261.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 11V511 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 11V511?

2012 Chevrolet Equinox & 2012 GMC Terrain. 33,964 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.