NHTSARecalled Jun 27, 2013 · #13V271000
Brakes May Lock Up/FMVSS 126, 135
Hazard
Vehicle safety defect
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General Motors (GM) is recalling certain model year 2012 Chevrolet Volt vehicles manufactured March 1, 2012, through April 17, 2012. Due to a brake pressure modulator valve problem, the vehicles do not relieve brake pressure from the front brakes during an anti-lock brake system (ABS), electronic stability control (ESC), or traction control event. One or both front brakes may lock up and not release. Thus, these vehicles fail to conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS) No. 126, "Electronic Stability Control Systems"' and No. 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems." If the brakes lock up it could cause a loss of steering control and/or a lengthened distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Product details
- Product
- Brakes May Lock Up/FMVSS 126, 135
- 2012 Chevrolet Volt
- Type
- Vehicle
- Manufacturer
- General Motors, LLC
- Model numbers
- 2012 Chevrolet
- UPCs
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What you should do
General Motors will notify owners, and dealers will install a new brake pressure modulator valve free of charge. The recall is expected to begin July 12, 2013. Owners may contact Chevrolet at 1-866-694-6546. GM's recall number is 13184.