NHTSA Recall # | 144267 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 20V808000 |
MFG Compaign # | N202321400 |
Manufacturer | General Motors, LLC |
Supplier | CHEVROLET |
Brand | CHEVROLET |
Model | BOLT EV |
Model Year | 2020 |
Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONEN |
Date of notification | 29/01/21 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 30/06/24 |
End date of manufacturing | 30/06/24 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 22/12/20 |
Report created | 22/12/20 |
Regulation part number | |
FMV safety standard number | |
Estimated number of affected units | 464 |
Defect summary | General motors, llc (gm) is recalling certain 2020 chevrolet bolt ev vehicles. These vehicles may have an improperly cast front left brake caliper that can fracture during a high-pressure braking event. |
Consequence summary | If a brake caliper fractures and brake fluid is lost, the vehicle may experience reduced brake performance, increasing the risk of a crash. |
Corrective action | Gm will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the casting lot number on the front left brake caliper and replace it if necessary, free of charge. The recall began january 29, 2021. Owners may contact chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. Gm's number for this recall is n202321400. |
Recall notes | Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153). |