Recall 06V398000: Fuse Block/Fuel Line Replacement

MAKE/MODELS: MODEL/BUILD YEARS:

Chevrolet/Aveo 2007

MANUFACTURER: General Motors Corp.

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 06V398000 MFG'S REPORT DATE: October 13, 2006

COMPONENT: Fuel System, Gasoline

POTENTIAL NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED: 17676

SUMMARY:
On certain passenger vehicles equipped with a 1.6L engine, during a NCAP severe frontal crash test, the fuel line in the engine compartment developed a fracture. In addition, the crash damage caused four short circuits in the fuse block, the combination of which allowed the fuel pump to continue running and fuel leaked onto the ground.

CONSEQUENCE:
If these conditions occurred in an actual crash, a vehicle fire could occur.

REMEDY:
Dealers will replace the fuse block and install a new section of fuel line that has been redesigned free of charge. The recall is expected to begin during November 2006. Owners may contact Chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438.

NOTES:
GM recall No. 06133. Customers may also contact The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.