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Our severity:SevereNHTSA·13V080000·Announced 2013-03-08

GM Recalls 2011 Chevrolet Express CNG Conversions for Fire Risk

General Motors is recalling 48 model year 2011 Chevrolet Express vans converted to compressed natural gas due to a potential vent pipe defect that could cause fire.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect in the fuel system that poses a risk of explosion or fire, which aligns with the rubric criteria for a Severe (4) rating.

Plain-English summary

General Motors LLC is recalling certain model year 2011 Chevrolet Express vehicles that were converted by Impco Automotive to run on compressed natural gas (CNG). The affected vehicles were manufactured between November 23, 2010, and December 23, 2010, and are equipped with a four-tank configuration using a pressure relief device (PRD) and pressure relief vent pipe assembly.

The recall addresses a defect where the pressure relief vent pipe assembly may have been built incorrectly. If the pressure relief device activates with an improperly assembled vent pipe, compressed natural gas may be vented into the passenger compartment. If an ignition source is present, this could result in an explosion or fire.

Impco Automotive, in cooperation with General Motors, will inspect and make necessary repairs to the pressure relief device and vent pipe assembly. The safety recall began on March 28, 2013. Owners may contact General Motors at 1-800-521-7300 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
CHEVROLET EXPRESS
Brand
CHEVROLET
Manufacturer
General Motors LLC
Category
Vehicle — Fuel System
Hazard
Affected units
48

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)

  • EXPRESS

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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