The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·12V301000·Announced 2012-06-28

Chevrolet Captiva Sport Recalled for Park Brake Cable Defect

General Motors is recalling 2012 Chevrolet Captiva Sport vehicles because the park brake cable may separate, causing the vehicle to roll.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (park brake failure) where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the High severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

General Motors LLC is recalling certain 2012 Chevrolet Captiva Sport passenger vehicles manufactured between April 26, 2012, and May 17, 2012. The recall involves 2,070 vehicles that fail to conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 135 regarding light vehicle brake systems.

The defect involves the park brake cable, which may not be fully seated in its connector and may separate. If this occurs, the park brake becomes inoperative and will not hold the vehicle. On an uneven surface, this could result in unintended vehicle movement and a crash.

Dealers will inspect and ensure that the park brake cables are connected and secure free of charge. The safety recall began on July 27, 2012. Owners may contact the Chevrolet Owner Center at 1-866-694-6546 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
CHEVROLET CAPTIVA SPORT
Brand
CHEVROLET
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS LLC
Category
Vehicle — Passenger Vehicle
Hazard
Affected units
2,070

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • CAPTIVA SPORT

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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