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Chevrolet Recall 090298: Software Instrument Panel/FMVSS 103 & 101
2010 Chevrolet Equinox
Driving without a functioning defrost system can decrease your visibility under certain driving conditions and could result in a crash without warning.
Visibility — Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System
- Summary
- General Motors is recalling certain model year 2010 Chevrolet Equinox and GMC terrain vehicles for failing to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard no. 103, "windshield defrosting and defogging systems and with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard no. 101, controls and displays". the software in the center instrument panel can cause the heating, air conditioning, defrost, and radio controls, as well as the panel illumination to become inoperative.
- Actions
- Dealers will replace the computer module in the center instrument panel free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during January 2010. Owners may contact Chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438, GMC at 1-866-996-9463 or at www.gmownercenter.com.
- Documents (15)
- Noncompliance Notice(Part 573)
- Recall Acknowledgement
- Owner Notification Letter(Part 577) March 2010
- Remedy Instructions and TSB March 2010
- Quarterly Performance Report
- Quarterly Performance Report
- Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)
- Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
- Remedy Instructions and TSB
- Quarterly Performance Report
- Quarterly Performance Report
- Quarterly Performance Report
- Quarterly Performance Report
- Quarterly Performance Report
- Amended Defect Notice (Part 573) 02/24/2010
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