GM recalling 2013 Buick LaCrosse, Cadillac SRX over transmission software

[MummyChunk]

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RECALL Subject : Loss of Engine Braking/FMVSS 10

Report Receipt Date: MAR 15, 201
NHTSA Campaign Number: 13V09700
Component(s): ELECTRICAL SYSTEM , POWER TRAI
Potential Number of Units Affected: 26,58
Manufacturer: General Motors LL

SUMMARY
General Motors (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013 Buic
LaCrosse vehicles, manufactured between April 25, 2012, through Marc
6, 2013, and model year 2013 Cadillac SRX vehicles, manufacture
between May 29, 2012, through February 18, 2013 for failing to compl
with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS
No. 102, "Transmission Shift Lever Sequence, Starter Interlock
and Transmission Braking Effect." A software problem may caus
the transmission to inadvertently shift to Sport mode removing an
transmission-related engine braking effect

CONSEQUENCE
If engine braking is unexpectedly removed, it may increase the risk o
a vehicle crash

REMEDY
GM will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the transmissio
control module free of charge. The recall is expected to begin o
March 28, 2013. Cadillac owners may call 1-866-982-2339. Buick owner
may call 1-866-694-6546

NOTES
General Motors' number for this recall is 13053. Customers may contac
the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safet
Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); or go t
www.safercar.gov

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RECALL Subject : CNG Pressure Relief Vent Pip

Report Receipt Date: MAR 08, 201
NHTSA Campaign Number: 13V08000
Component(s): FUEL SYSTEM, OTHE
Potential Number of Units Affected: 4
Manufacturer: General Motors LL

SUMMARY
General Motors is recalling certain model year 2011 Chevrolet Expres
vehicles converted by Impco Automotive to run compressed natural ga
(CNG), manufactured between November 23, 2010 and December 23, 201
and equipped with a four tank configuration using a pressure relie
device (PRD) and pressure relief vent pipe assembly . In the affecte
vehicles, the pressure relief vent pipe assembly may have been buil
incorrectly

CONSEQUENCE
If a pressure relief device activates with an improperly assemble
vent pipe, compressed natural gas may be vented into the passenge
compartment. If an ignition source is present, an explosion or fir
may result

REMEDY
Impco Automotive, in cooperation with General Motors will inspect an
make any necessary repairs on the pressure relief device and vent pip
assembly. The safety recall is expexted to begin by the end of Marc
2013. Owners may contact General Motors at 1-800-521-7300

[Geoff Welsh]

From AB
RECALL Subject : Loss of Engine Braking/FMVSS 102
Report Receipt Date: MAR 15, 2013
NHTSA Campaign Number: 13V097000
Component(s): ELECTRICAL SYSTEM , POWER TRAIN
Potential Number of Units Affected: 26,582
Manufacturer: General Motors LLC
....

That made me laugh. I haven't experienced ANY engine braking, in any AT
car, ever, that I can recall...without manually shifting into 2 or 1.
My Blazer is MT, and even it doesn't engine brake for several seconds
after letting off the pedal. IIRC, engine braking puts NOx emissions
through the roof.
GW

[Ashton Crusher]

Post by Geoff Welsh

From AB
RECALL Subject : Loss of Engine Braking/FMVSS 102
Report Receipt Date: MAR 15, 2013
NHTSA Campaign Number: 13V097000
Component(s): ELECTRICAL SYSTEM , POWER TRAIN
Potential Number of Units Affected: 26,582
Manufacturer: General Motors LLC
....

That made me laugh. I haven't experienced ANY engine braking, in any AT
car, ever, that I can recall...without manually shifting into 2 or 1.
My Blazer is MT, and even it doesn't engine brake for several seconds
after letting off the pedal. IIRC, engine braking puts NOx emissions
through the roof.
GW

There isn't much engine braking but you can definitely tell the
difference between what little there normally is and none.

[c***@cam.com]

What about premature failures? Anything on that?

chevy.

On Sun, 24 Mar 2013 15:31:26 -0500,

From AB
RECALL Subject : Loss of Engine Braking/FMVSS 102
Report Receipt Date: MAR 15, 2013
NHTSA Campaign Number: 13V097000
Component(s): ELECTRICAL SYSTEM , POWER TRAIN
Potential Number of Units Affected: 26,582
Manufacturer: General Motors LLC
General Motors (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013 Buick
LaCrosse vehicles, manufactured between April 25, 2012, through March
6, 2013, and model year 2013 Cadillac SRX vehicles, manufactured
between May 29, 2012, through February 18, 2013 for failing to comply
with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS)
No. 102, "Transmission Shift Lever Sequence, Starter Interlock,
and Transmission Braking Effect." A software problem may cause
the transmission to inadvertently shift to Sport mode removing any
transmission-related engine braking effect.
If engine braking is unexpectedly removed, it may increase the risk of
a vehicle crash.
GM will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the transmission
control module free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on
March 28, 2013. Cadillac owners may call 1-866-982-2339. Buick owners
may call 1-866-694-6546.
General Motors' number for this recall is 13053. Customers may contact
the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety
Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); or go to
www.safercar.gov.
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RECALL Subject : CNG Pressure Relief Vent Pipe
Report Receipt Date: MAR 08, 2013
NHTSA Campaign Number: 13V080000
Component(s): FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
Potential Number of Units Affected: 48
Manufacturer: General Motors LLC
General Motors is recalling certain model year 2011 Chevrolet Express
vehicles converted by Impco Automotive to run compressed natural gas
(CNG), manufactured between November 23, 2010 and December 23, 2010
and equipped with a four tank configuration using a pressure relief
device (PRD) and pressure relief vent pipe assembly . In the affected
vehicles, the pressure relief vent pipe assembly may have been built
incorrectly.
If a 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, an explosion or fire
may result.
Impco Automotive, in cooperation with General Motors will inspect and
make any necessary repairs on the pressure relief device and vent pipe
assembly. The safety recall is expexted to begin by the end of March
2013. Owners may contact General Motors at 1-800-521-7300.