Delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittingsRecall 13V-080 · 2011 Chevrolet Express
General Motors LLC recall 13V-080 covers 48 2011 Chevrolet Express for a delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings problem, reported to NHTSA on March 8, 2013.
Source: NHTSA recall 13V080000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
General Motors is recalling certain model year 2011 Chevrolet Express vehicles converted by Impco Automotive to run compressed natural gas (CNG), manufactured between November 23, 2010 and December 23, 2010 and equipped with a four tank configuration using a pressure relief device (PRD) and pressure relief vent pipe assembly. In the affected vehicles, the pressure relief vent pipe assembly may have been built incorrectly.
The risk
If a pressure relief device activates with an improperly assembled vent pipe, compressed natural gas may be vented into the passenger compartment. If an ignition source is present, an explosion or fire may result.
The fix
Impco Automotive, in cooperation with General Motors will inspect and make any necessary repairs on the pressure relief device and vent pipe assembly. The safety recall began on March 28, 2013. Owners may contact General Motors at 1-800-521-7300.
This is General Motors campaign number 13065.Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from November 23, 2010 to December 23, 2010. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.