Chevrolet Orlando: Vehicle May Lose Drive When Parked In 'p' Roll Away

Recall Summary Chevrolet is recalling 1,850 Orlando and Cruze vehicles in the UK because the right drive shaft may fail during sharp turns, causing loss of power. If a vehicle is parked in gear without the parking brake applied, it could roll away. Chevrolet will replace the right drive shaft on affected vehicles.

Recalling firm
CHEVROLET UK
Product
Vehicles: CHEVROLET ORLANDO, CHEVROLET CRUZE. Units affected: 1,850
Reason
On affected vehicles the right hand drive shaft outer CV Joint may fail during harsh cornering / U Turns. This will lead to loss of drive and if only parked in 'P' (autobox) or in gear (manual box) without the parking brake applied the vehicle could roll away. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the right hand drive shaft.
Category
vehicle recall
Country
United Kingdom
Agency
UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
Recall date
2014-12-15
Status
Ongoing
Distribution
United Kingdom

Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency

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