Recall 12V289000: Missing Fuel Tank Bracket Welds

VEHICLE MAKE/MODEL: MODEL YEAR(S):

Chevrolet/Cruze 2011-2012

MANUFACTURER: General Motors LLC.

MFR'S REPORT DATE: June 21, 2012

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBEr: 12V289000

NHTSA ACTION NUMBER: N/A

COMPONENT: Fuel System, Gasoline: Storage: Tank Assembly: Mounting

POTENTIAL NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED: 53,239

SUMMARY:
General Motors (GM) is recalling certain model year 2011 and 2012 Chevrolet Cruze vehicles manufactured from October 2, 2009, through May 14, 2012. Attachment welds for the fuel tank strap secondary brackets may have been omitted.

CONSEQUENCE:
The fuel tank could come loose in a crash, possibly allowing fuel to leak from the tank. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire.

REMEDY:
GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicle for missing welds. If the vehicle is missing welds, dealers will secure the bracket attachments with fasteners. Repairs will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on July 9, 2012. Owners may contact the Chevrolet Owner Center at 1-866-694-6546.

NOTES:
GM's campaign number is 12133. Owners 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.