A fuel leak, in the presence of an ignition source, increases the risk of a fire.

Fuel System, Gasoline

Summary

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Chevrolet Cruze LS vehicles, equipped with a gasoline engine and a tire inflator kit instead of a spare tire. The vehicles may leak gasoline following a rear-impact crash and a rollover. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 301, "Fuel System Integrity."

Actions

GM will notify owners, and dealers will install a lock-ring on the fuel tank that will shield the fuel tank vapor pressure sensor from damage in a rear-impact crash, free of charge. The recall began June 7, 2018. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 18159.

Documents (21)

• Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) for Noncompliance Recall 18159 Potential Fuel Tank Leak
• Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) for Noncompliance Recall 18159 Potential Fuel Tank Leak
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - Date: May 10, 2018 Subject: Stop Delivery Order for Upcoming Noncompliance Recall 18159
• Non-Compliance Notice 573 Report/FMVSS 301
• Recall Acknowledgement
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc - Date: May 29, 2018 Subject: 18159 - Noncompliance Recall Fuel Leak During F/CMVSS Testing
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - Date: May 25, 2018 Subject: Upcoming Noncompliance Recall 18159 Fuel Leak During F/CMVSS Testing Application for Used Vehicle Working Capital Assistance Program
• Safety Bulletin - Reference Number: N182159480 Release Date: May 2018
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - Date: July 06, 2018 Subject: 18159 02 – Noncompliance Recall Fuel Leak During F/CMVSS Testing Revised Service Procedure
• Safety Bulletin - Reference Number: N182159480 Release Date: June 2018 Revision: 01
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - Date: June 28, 2018 Subject: 18159 01 – Noncompliance Recall Fuel Leak During F/CMVSS Testing Revised Service Procedure
• Safety Bulletin - Reference Number: N182159480 Release Date: August 2018 Revision: 03
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - Date: August 08, 2018 Subject: 18159 03 – Noncompliance Recall Fuel Leak During F/CMVSS Testing Revised Service Procedure
• Safety Bulletin - Reference Number: N182159480 Release Date: July 2018 Revision: 02
• Recall Quarterly Report #3, 2018-4
• Recall Quarterly Report #4, 2019-1
• ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
• Recall Quarterly Report #1, 2018-2
• Recall Quarterly Report
• Recall Quarterly Report #5, 2019-2
• Recall Quarterly Report #6, 2019-3

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