GM recalls eAssist mild hybrids for battery fire risk
05-07-13, 01:38 PM
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GM recalls eAssist mild hybrids for battery fire risk
GM recalls eAssist mild hybrids for battery fire risk
Fred Meier, USA TODAY3:32 p.m. EDT May 7, 2013
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STORY HIGHLIGHTS
38,197 cars recalled
Malibu Eco and Buick LaCrosse and Regal covered
Problem with eAssist control module
General Motors is recalling Chevrolet Malibu Eco and Buick LaCrosse and Regal sedans with it eAssist mild hybrid system because of a problem with the system control electronics that can create a fire risk.
The recall covers 38,197 cars -- 2013 Malibu Ecos and the Buicks from the 2012 and 2013 model years.
According to documents on the National Highway Transportation Administration website, the "Generator Control Module" circuitry in the trunk may malfunction, causing gradual loss of battery charge and an indicator light to go on. The documents say that "if the vehicle is continued to be driven, the engine may stall and/or the vehicle may not start. In addition, there may be a burning or melting odor, smoke, and possibly a fire in the trunk."
The battery drain affects the vehicle's conventional 12-volt battery and not the lithium-ion battery that's part of the hybrid system.
GM will notify owners and dealers will test the GCM and replace it, as necessary. The site said GM has not given a schedule notification. But owners should not drive the car with the warning light on and should take the car to a dealer.
More information is available from GM at 800-521-7300 (the GM recall number is 13136) and from NHTSA's safety hotline at 888-327-4236 (TTY 800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov
Fred Meier, USA TODAY3:32 p.m. EDT May 7, 2013
(Photo: GM)
STORY HIGHLIGHTS
38,197 cars recalled
Malibu Eco and Buick LaCrosse and Regal covered
Problem with eAssist control module
General Motors is recalling Chevrolet Malibu Eco and Buick LaCrosse and Regal sedans with it eAssist mild hybrid system because of a problem with the system control electronics that can create a fire risk.
The recall covers 38,197 cars -- 2013 Malibu Ecos and the Buicks from the 2012 and 2013 model years.
According to documents on the National Highway Transportation Administration website, the "Generator Control Module" circuitry in the trunk may malfunction, causing gradual loss of battery charge and an indicator light to go on. The documents say that "if the vehicle is continued to be driven, the engine may stall and/or the vehicle may not start. In addition, there may be a burning or melting odor, smoke, and possibly a fire in the trunk."
The battery drain affects the vehicle's conventional 12-volt battery and not the lithium-ion battery that's part of the hybrid system.
GM will notify owners and dealers will test the GCM and replace it, as necessary. The site said GM has not given a schedule notification. But owners should not drive the car with the warning light on and should take the car to a dealer.
More information is available from GM at 800-521-7300 (the GM recall number is 13136) and from NHTSA's safety hotline at 888-327-4236 (TTY 800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov
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