Buick Recall 14257: Engine Block Heater Power Cord Damage
2013 Buick Encore
Exposed wires increase the risk of electrical shock and personal injury if the cord is handled while it is plugged in.
Equipment — Electrical
- Summary
- General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Buick Encore all-wheel-drive vehicles manufactured August 23, 2012, to September 9, 2013; Verano vehicles manufactured August 8, 2012, to June 20, 2013; Chevrolet Cruze vehicles manufactured August 7, 2012, to August 16, 2013, and 2012-2014 Chevrolet Sonic vehicles manufactured May 10, 2011, to August 16, 2012 equipped with a Calix oil pan/block heater. In cold temperatures, the insulation on the engine block heater cord can become damaged, allowing the wires to be exposed.
- Actions
- GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the engine oil pan/block heater cord with a new cord that is rated for temperatures of minus 40 degree Celsius. The recall began in August 2014. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 14257.
- Documents (15)
- Recall Quarterly Report - 2014-Q4
- Renotification Notice
- Remedy Instructions and TSB
- Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)
- Recall Acknowledgement
- Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)
- Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
- Recall Quarterly Report - 2015-Q2
- Recall Quarterly Report - 2015-Q4
- Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)
- Recall Quarterly Report - 2015-Q1
- Defect Notice(Part 573)
- Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)
- Remedy Instructions and TSB
- Recall Quarterly Report - 2014-Q3
Click a tab for more information.